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Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

CompanyLightspeed Commerce
LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience of accounting and industry tax experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge with Canadian taxes
  • Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, Pillar 1 & 2 and OECD guidelines
  • Strong knowledge of Excel
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
  • Adept at handling sensitive documents
  • Willingness to learn different tax concepts

Responsibilities

  • Work within the tax function to assist in Canadian income tax accounting and tax compliance including preparation of T106, T1134, FAPI and surplus account calculations
  • Prepare annual Canadian tax provisions and ensure timely payments of taxes, as applicable
  • Support the preparation and submission of R&D and E-business tax credit claims
  • Coordinate month-end financial reporting procedures including reconciling tax accounts, preparing internal control documentation, and some filing obligations
  • Prepare responses to audit and notice requests from tax authorities
  • Help with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
  • Provide cash tax estimates and effective tax rate forecasts to the Financial Planning & Analysis group for budgeting and forecasting purposes
  • Support the preparation of Canadian sales tax returns and assist with internal sales tax inquiries as needed
  • Accountable for preparation of the transfer pricing file and coordinate preparation of transfer pricing agreements with the legal team
  • Prepare Pillar Two effective tax rate computations and compliance readiness
  • Lead the compilation and submission of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) for global tax transparency and compliance
  • Research tax issues and recommend alternative tax treatments to reduce the company’s tax burden and risks
  • Assist the Tax Director in special projects, as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluency in French
  • Familiar with TaxPrep
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Transfer pricing, M&A, equity compensation experience
  • Experience working in public or other SaaS/technology companies
  • CPA designation in progress