Senior Tax Analyst

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Senior Tax Analyst to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.

This temporary position is expected to last 14 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for the review and documentation of indirect tax positions/assessments and the research of indirect tax compliance in multi-provincial jurisdictions. This role will assist with developing and maintaining an efficient and effective system of tax management tools and processes.  Working closely with the business, this role will provide support in formulating recommendations regarding indirect sales tax matters as well as tax compliance issues in multi-provincial jurisdictions.

You will be responsible for:

• Performing research on day-to-day indirect tax compliance issues in multi-provincial jurisdictions.

• Reviewing and documenting internal indirect tax positions and assessments.

• Providing support to the business regarding indirect sales tax matters.

• Reviewing internal contracts for tax implications.

• Responding to ad-hoc Tax-related queries from internal and external customers.

• Providing support with tax authority audits.

• Providing support with tax risk management projects and initiatives, including the review and implementation of changes to business systems, processes, and significant transactions to improve tax compliance and minimize tax risk.

• Working with the business to develop and maintain an efficient and effective system of tax management tools and processes.

You have:

• A minimum of 5 years in an analyst role with indirect tax experience.

• A professional accounting designation or equivalent industry experience.

• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft desktop applications, including advanced Excel skills and ability to navigate general ledger systems.

• Completion of the CPA GST/HST In-Depth Program is an asset.

You are:

• Enthusiastic in nature with a proactive approach.

• An excellent communicator both verbal and written with strong interpersonal skills.

• A team player that takes ownership of activities and responsibilities and recognizes when action is required.

• Detail oriented and technology savvy.

• Able to prioritize and exercise sound judgement.

• Able to work through unstructured issues, perform research, and make recommendations.

• A capable problem solver with critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work with others to implement changes related to tax processes.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers, employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.