Engagement Coordinator - Tax - Global Compliance and Reporting - Calgary

In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions.  Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.

The opportunity

As a Tax Engagement Coordinator, you will be a part of our Global Compliance & Reporting group.  As a member of E&Y's Tax practice, you will develop the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.

Your key responsibilities

As a tax engagement coordinator, you will be a pivotal member of Canadian tax team, dedicated to applying knowledge of the corporate tax processes and deadlines, engagement economics and various information systems to advance the efficiency, productivity and profitability of the team

Skills and attributes for success

Engagement Coordination:

• Coordinate engagement administration functions among tax practitioners and administrative team including engagement acceptance procedures, engagement letters, client assistance packages and scheduling of assignments
• Coordination of electronic transmitting tax returns and forms
• Manage authorization requests with the CRA and provincial taxation authorities; upload and download client documents from tax authority portals including Represent a Client
• Draft replies to low complexity tax authority correspondence; deal with telephone-based requests from tax authorities
• Under the supervision of tax practitioners create, manage and validate client data requests
• Create and manage internal workspaces and tax process tools
• Coordinate, prioritize, assign and track work engagements
• Monitor and follow up with tax practitioners to keep the work assignment process on track and knowledgeable of deadlines  
• Coordinate, track the process of engagements through our practice management systems and assist with coordination of billings

Administration and Analysis:

• Attend weekly scheduling meetings, record changes and follow up on issues arising
• Meet with tax practitioners on regular basis (weekly) to prioritize work and coordinate engagements
• Maintain real-time data of status of projects and tax returns

Quality Control:

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of business unit policies, practices and processes in order to assist the team in meeting product quality and compliance standards

To qualify for the role you must have

• University degree (or equivalent in experience) and a keen desire to learn and take on new challenges
• At least 2 years related work experience
• Able to manage multiple tasks, receive work from various sources and with tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong Microsoft skills (TEAMs, Excel, Word and Sharepoint)
• At ease in working in a professional services environment
• Committed to achieving firm goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Embraces challenges and change
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Flexible to work additional hours during busy season

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player
• French language skills (written and oral)
   

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.