Tax Analyst
D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. As a Tax Analyst, you will support D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function and income tax function, analyzing financial data and ensuring adherence to tax regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel/expense functions as needed
- Execute D2L’s global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed
- Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in-house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and/or bids
- Prepare income or non-income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS
- Ensure compliance, and proper tax recordkeeping in relation of tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation
- Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations
Skills
- Prepare, reconcile and analyze commodity tax related workpapers, reports and supporting documentation, as required
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on commodity tax, providing support to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel/expense functions as needed
- Execute D2L's global commodity tax compliance function, including the preparation of tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, ensure related payments are made, and liaise with external tax advisers as needed
- Support the proposal and global deal desk teams by serving as an in-house tax specialist in commodity tax matters, as required, to complete successful proposals and/or bids
- Prepare income or non-income based tax returns in various global jurisdictions
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with IFRS
- Ensure compliance, and proper tax recordkeeping in relation of tax payments, informational tax filings, and other tax authority requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist with internal and external audits, compiling required documentation
- Stay current on important global tax developments and assess impact specifically to D2L current or planned future operations
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Interest in process improvement and ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to logically solve problems
- Relevant accounting and global commodity tax experience (GST/HST/PST/Sales Tax/VAT)
- Relevant Canada income tax experience; other jurisdictions will be considered an asset
- Experience assisting with financial audits
- Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Familiarity with tax concepts related to cross‑border transactions and SaaS digital services is an asset
- Experience in a global, multi-currency organization is an asset
- In-Depth courses I, II, & III preferred
- Working toward CPA designation
Benefits
- Wellness Subsidy
- Equity Grants
- Variable Incentive
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
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