Tax Specialist – IKEAJP00003128

Our client, a leading organization in the retail sector, is seeking a highly skilled Tax Specialist to join their finance and accounting team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in corporate and partnership tax filings, and a strong understanding of Canadian tax compliance requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and filing a variety of tax returns while supporting broader corporate tax initiatives.Advantages•Opportunity to work with a globally recognized and respected brand.•Collaborative and professional work environment.•Exposure to complex tax structures across multiple jurisdictions.•Valuable experience with advanced tax software tools and systems.•Chance to contribute to key financial operations within a large organization.Responsibilities•Prepare working papers for T2, T5013, and T106 filings.•Prepare and file T2 corporate tax returns and T5013 partnership returns, including Quebec and Alberta equivalents where applicable.•Prepare and file information returns including T106, T5, T4A-NR, T4A, and NR4 forms.•Reconcile and file sales tax (GST, QST, PST) and withholding tax (NR4s).•Produce journal entries related to tax activities.•Assist with Corporate Income Tax (CIT) provisions.•Support ad-hoc tax and accounting projects as assigned by management.Qualifications•Proven experience preparing and filing T2 and T5013 returns using Wolters Kluwer’s Tax Prep and Tax Forms applications.•Strong familiarity with relevant tax schedules (1–6, 8, 9, 13, etc.).•Excellent understanding of local tax jurisdictions, accounting principles, and legal frameworks.•Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.•Strong communication and organizational skills.•Experience with EIFEL calculations and completion of Schedule 130 of the T2 return.•Experience with GST/QST/PST filing processes.•Experience filing T106, T5, T4A-NR, T4A, and NR4 returns.SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tax Specialist to bring their technical expertise to a dynamic and reputable organization. If you have a solid background in Canadian corporate and partnership tax compliance, and thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and make an immediate impact in this role.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.