US Tax - PFIC - Toronto - Tax Staff

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
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.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Execute the full-cycle PFIC work process including corporate action research, data-cleaning client Canadian accounting records, finalizing deliverable files and preparing Annual Information Statements
• Work with team members to monitor progress on all deliverables as per scope of work
• Proactively identify any issues and solutions and make decisions to keep things on track. Ensure appropriate approvals are secured internally and with the client
• Perform preliminary peer reviews of final workbooks for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
• Manage multiple clients/priorities simultaneously
• Participate in researching application of accounting standards, review financial and governance
• processes, accounting framework transition, comparison of different company practices, and
• develop and provide tailored training
• Participate in identifying areas for process improvements to realize efficiencies
• Provide in-depth training, coaching and guidance for co-op team members.
• Contribute to and/or facilitate meetings with team members
• Understand the stock market industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends,
• and new technical and industry developments
• Knowledge of various simple and complex corporate actions
• Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service
• delivery
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams

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.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and research the tax treatments for various corporate actions from both US and Canadian tax perspectives
• Review client Canadian accounting records related to securities trading and make the necessary adjustments according to US tax treatments
• Assist Senior Staff and Managers with finalizing client deliverables
• Prepare Annual Information Statements (AIS) for clients and their investors
• Provide support and training for Co-op team members
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as they arise
• Adhere to EYs policies and standards

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• Working towards, or have, a professional accounting designation (CPA) is strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and articulately both in writing and verbally
• Extremely adept in software applications including proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Specifically Excel)
• Strong project management skills, the ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing internal and client needs