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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Senior Accountant - Commodity Tax

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Employer details City of Edmonton

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City of EdmontonSenior Accountant - Commodity TaxJob Number: 52458Please direct applicants to apply online to this linkAs a key member of the City of Edmonton's financial team, you will step into the role of Senior Accountant, Commodity Tax, where you will be directly responsible for ensuring the City's adherence to all relevant tax legislation, including GST, Non-Resident Withholding Tax, Payroll Income Tax, and regulations surrounding donations. Your daily activities will involve expertly leading the monthly and annual collection of financial information from various City departments. You will then meticulously reconcile this data against our SAP system, prepare detailed and accurate reporting information, and timely and compliant submission to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Beyond compliance, you will be a vital resource, offering expert interpretation and guidance on tax implications for City projects and initiatives.What will you do? Manages the majority of correspondence with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Liaises with CRA auditors and the City's external auditors on issues related to excise tax Collaborates with internal legal counsel on matters concerning the interpretation of tax legislation or CRA guidance Ensures the timely and accurate monthly submission of GST compliance filings to the Canada Revenue Agency Designs and maintains appropriate internal controls and procedures to guarantee the accuracy of GST reporting and the completeness of underlying data Provides technical support, when requested, on matters related to the Income Tax Act, including general taxation, municipal tax exemptions, and payroll/taxable benefit inquiries Identifies opportunities for process and procedure enhancement, recommending changes and continuous improvements to streamline tax compliance while effectively managing risk Receives, reviews, consolidates, and reconciles (to SAP data) GST reports from all City departments Prepares the monthly GST remittance in accordance with legislative deadlines to maintain the City of Edmonton's compliance Ensures the timely and accurate monthly submission of non-resident withholding tax Consults with finance staff across business areas regarding GST requirements and the preparation of monthly reporting Oversee and/or prepare and issue T4A-NR and NR4's for non-resident withholding tax, GST/HST pension entity rebate applications, and any other necessary rebate or election forms Provides technical advice to City of Edmonton staff on highly complex GST and non-resident withholding tax issues (e.g., tax implications in agreements, exemptions, etc.)Qualifications: Degree from a recognized post secondary institution with a major in accounting is required Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience within a large organization, including excise tax and income tax research, application and adviceAssets: Experience within the municipal government would be an asset Completion of CPA In-depth GST/HST program would be an asset Skills required for success: Signification knowledge and experience in excise tax An understanding of Income Tax and Excise Tax Acts (sections relevant to the scope of work) Significant skill in communicating highly technical tax information in plain language to non-tax professionals Strong understanding of public sector accounting standards as directed by the CPA Public Sector Accounting Handbook Strong understanding of acceptable business practices, internal controls, and policies within a large corporate environment Strong, independent, analytical, problem-solving skills and effective communication are expected to resolve operational and business issues High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problems Commitment to excellence in customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards Strong communicati