Senior Field Auditor

Apply By: Monday, June 2, :59 pm EDTTax Compliance and Benefits Division / Compliance BranchCity:Hamilton, North YorkPosition(s) language:Job term:1 Permanent, 1 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extensionJob code:03307
- Tax Auditor 4$1,576.78
- $2,017.98 Per week**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Help ensure Ontario businesses comply with tax laws
Bring your accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and knowledge of tax legislation and auditing techniques to a dedicated team, as we do our part in ensuring relevant tax legislation is adhered to and understood.
Please note:
- overnight travel may be required to the taxpayer's place of business to complete audit assignments
- flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours and/or remote work, may be considered About the job As part of the Insurance Premium Tax section within the Compliance Branch, you will independently conduct field audits of taxpayers, including collaborating with colleagues to conduct audits for large and complex corporate taxpayers. In this role, you will:
- review taxpayer books and records to make sure they follow tax laws
- examine business accounting systems, financial statements, and complex transactions
- research relevant tax laws, court cases, and publications
- ensure audit documents are created according to standards and policies
- meet with taxpayers and their representatives to talk about audit findings and any issues with tax compliance
- suggest referrals to other government areas and jurisdictions for further action, and testify in court cases as needed What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or successful completion of a recognized university degree or college diploma, plus or including courses in Introductory Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, either Cost Accounting or Management Accounting, and one additional course in Auditing, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting or Finance
Note:
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide proof of designation/academic qualifications. Candidates will be asked to indicate on their transcripts which courses meet the position's academic requirements. Candidates who obtained their qualifications outside Canada will be asked to provide proof that these qualifications are recognized as equivalent in Canada. Accounting, tax and auditing knowledge You have knowledge of and experience with:
- accounting practices and policies, as well as audit standards and procedures
- Corporate Tax compliance within a public practice accounting firm, a governmental tax administration entity, or a business/industry relating to large and complex taxpayers
You have the ability to:
- interpret and apply tax regulations and legislation, including the Electricity Act, the Ontario Corporations Tax Act, the Taxation Act 2007, the Income Tax Act (Canada) and other Provincial Acts Communication and interpersonal skills You can:
- prepare audit working papers and letters to taxpayers and their representatives
- present and discuss audit file reviews with auditors and managers
- manage the audit relationship with taxpayers and their representatives Analytical and research skills You can:
- research financial audit records and tax publications, such as tax court cases
- recognize tax loopholes and tax-avoidance schemes and refer to the group manager Technology skills
- you have experience with computer software and accounting systems to understand taxpayers' digital accounting records and create audit documents Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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