Senior Accountant - Commodity Tax Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54113)

Description

Join the City of Edmonton's dedicated financial team as the Senior Accountant, Commodity Tax. In this critical role, you will be primarily responsible for upholding the City's compliance with all relevant tax legislation, including GST, Non-Resident Withholding Tax, and Payroll Income Tax, as well as regulations surrounding donations. You will expertly lead the monthly and annual collection and meticulous reconciliation of financial data across various City departments against our SAP system. Your work will ensure the accurate preparation of detailed reporting information and the timely, compliant submission of filings to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Beyond mandatory compliance, you will act as a vital resource, providing expert interpretation and strategic guidance on tax implications for important City projects and initiatives. This position is essential for maintaining the City's fiscal integrity and adherence to Canadian tax law.

What will you do?:

• Manage the majority of correspondence with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and liaise with CRA auditors and the City's external auditors on issues related to excise tax
• Collaborate with internal legal counsel on matters concerning the interpretation of tax legislation or CRA guidance
• Ensure the timely and accurate monthly submission of GST compliance filings and non-resident withholding tax to the Canada Revenue Agency
• Design and maintain appropriate internal controls and procedures to guarantee the accuracy of GST reporting and the completeness of underlying data
• Provide technical support and advice on matters related to the Income Tax Act, including general taxation, municipal tax exemptions, and payroll/taxable benefit inquiries
• Identify opportunities for process and procedure enhancement, recommending changes and continuous improvements to streamline tax compliance while effectively managing risk
• Receive, review, consolidate, and reconcile (to SAP data) GST reports from all City departments and prepare the monthly GST remittance in accordance with legislative deadlines
• Consult 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
• Provide 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.)