Technician, Indirect Tax

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The opportunity: Our Indirect Tax team offers a full range of services on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), HST, QST, provincial sales tax (PST), payroll taxes, US sales and transaction taxes, value added taxes in EU and other jurisdictions as well as premium taxes and fuel taxes levied by the provincial and federal governments in Canada. We help our clients ensure that they are meeting their obligations in all relevant jurisdictions and that they are making the most of any refund opportunities. As a Technician you will work closely with KPMG personnel and clients on Indirect Tax matters. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, problem solving and providing timely value-add responses to clients. What you will do Assist in review engagements in the context of recovery mandates. Work with advanced information technology for electronic data query and analysis. Analysis of various client transactions, using computer generated exception reports, to identify potential tax recoveries. Responsible for the compilation of client recovery schedules. Perform in-depth data analysis to identify recovery opportunities and compliance issues for clients. Provide compliance services including preparing GST/HST, QST and PST returns and filling several tax forms. Provide support to team members in related tasks. What you bring to the role A diploma or degree in accounting. 1 to 2 years of accounting or indirect tax experience is an asset. Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, and all MS-office suites. Strong analytical, problem solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and to multitask. Excellent attention to details. Ability to work with multiple demands and short deadlines. Strong project management, organization and time-management abilities. Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a virtual team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate to clients. Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the client’s business. Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism. Dedication and strong work effort, strong team player. Fluency in written and spoken English and French. Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics: Strong work ethic Thrive on challenges Dedicated to providing outstanding client service Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. Keys to your success: KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.