Analyst, Indirect Tax

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Analyst, Indirect Tax your responsibilities will include:
Understanding, analyzing and researching sales tax transactions
Developing your technical skills and knowledge of our clients' business
Sharing your knowledge and growth-focused feedback with your colleagues to support their development
Researching tax legislation and write reports
Making recommendations and provide solutions to clients
Actively engaging in sales tax compliance, planning and/or strategy development by analyzing client tax issues, relevant tax law, provisions, and jurisprudence
Performing research and preparing correspondence in respect of sales tax issues including reorganizations, cross border strategies and other tax planning opportunities
Liaising with clients and tax authorities for audits, assessments, appeals, and disclosures and conducting research on related tax issues, legislative matters or administrative positions
Reviewing election requirements and assisting with the preparation of elections and voluntary disclosure returns
Proactively liaising with our professional colleagues
Assisting with the overall development of the Doane Grant Thornton brand through internal and external activities and knowledge of industry

Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!
Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Analyst, Indirect Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team
Strong commitment to professional client service excellence
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
Well-developed analytical and research skills together with attention to detail
Willingness to enroll in the CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST course or equivalent
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new technology tools.
Completed undergraduate degree with outstanding academic credentials, preferably in tax, business or accounting
1 to 2 years of experience in public practice is preferred, with expressed experience working with Canadian Sales Tax
A CPA designation or relevant work experience would be an asset

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing careers@doane.gt.ca and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.