Tax Compliance Analyst

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Description

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including  Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane. 

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Tax Compliance Analyst

Team and Location: Finance -  Calgary, AB

Position Summary:

The Tax Compliance Analyst will be responsible for a variety of compliance and support functions.  They will assist in the monthly reporting process, including acquiring data used in the returns, completing required tax returns for sales and fuel tax, and assisting with projects. This role would be good for a self-starter who is looking to expand and grow their indirect tax knowledge. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with gathering information for tax returns 
  • Run reports and ensure they are correct
  • Investigate and escalate issues
  • Ensure reports are provided to EY in a timely manner
  • Escalate issues to manager or senior manager
• Prepare assigned commodity tax returns (sales tax, fuel tax, and related reporting) 
  • Prepare all assigned reports, payments and file on time to the government
  • Reconcile to the GL and investigate variances
  • Reach out to the business regarding any issues to fix

• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for the monthly reports, returns, filing, and reconciliation processes 
  • Create any missing documentation for compliance or running reports
  • Create documentation for tax returns that currently don’t have any
  • Update documentation with new processes or changes
  • Recommend process improvements on current processes, assist in implement and update documentation

• Analyse and reconcile monthly tax returns to the general ledger, investigate risks and resolve issues 
  • Clean up outstanding issues from current and previous months
  • Follow-up with the business on previous communication
  • Reconcile amounts outstanding amounts

• Develop and enhance knowledge of indirect tax 
  • Be inquisitive and ask questions regarding sales and fuel tax
  • Work with senior accountants and managers to gain indirect tax knowledge
  • Read and understand government legislation

• Assist with tax compliance tasks and special projects as required 
  • Assist with projects such as audits
  • Assist with quarter CSOX requirements such as tax rate table checks
  • Assist with any other project such as exemption or automation as they arise

Qualifications & Skills:

• Completion of a Business degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration  
• CPA designation completed or in progress considered an asset  
• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting role  
• Understanding of indirect tax reporting requirements considered an asset  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills  
• Experience with JDE or a similar ERP system  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to increase knowledge  
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team environment  
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn  

We Offer: 

• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• Flexible medical and dental packages, a Health Care Spending Account, along with a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• A focus on healthy living through wellness initiatives and an annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted. Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close once a successful candidate is found or on February 2, 2023.

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