Req ID: 93668
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Fixed Term
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel:
# of Positions: 1
Job Available to: Internal & External
Deadline to apply: 04/30/2022
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Manager, Commodity Tax, the successful candidate’s primary duties will include:
Accurately preparing and filing prescribed commodity tax returns and refund claims in a timely manner (including GST/HST, QST, PST, fuel tax, and carbon tax);
Analyzing tax reports, tax account balances, and related documents to ensure the accurate accounting of the federal and provincial commodity tax liabilities and refunds to minimize penalty and interest charges; and
Assisting in the completion of government commodity tax audits and refund reviews.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reconciling and analyzing monthly tax account balances and details to confirm their validity and investigating variances;
Accurately preparing and filing all assigned commodity tax returns prior to the legislated deadlines, as well as reviewing and reconciling the related notices of assessment;
Reviewing specific transactions for commodity tax compliance and minimization and making any appropriate adjustments;
Monitoring and improving the commodity tax return process and identifying commodity tax opportunities and exposures;
Assisting in preparing responses to commodity tax queries from business units;
Assisting in developing and executing commodity tax compliance and recovery initiatives; and
Assisting the Manager, Commodity Tax to maintain SAP tax logic.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or information technology, or equivalent experience;
Keen interest in learning commodity tax;
Aptitude for reading and learning legislation and governmental administrative policies;
Knowledge of railway business would be an asset;
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
Able to prioritize workload under tight and firm deadlines;
Strong analytical and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to take initiative; and
Experience in effectively communicating with larger or important groups.
Preference will be given to those who are interested in building a long-term career in commodity tax.
This position has the potential to be converted to a full-time employee position for the right candidate.
WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history check
Reference check
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).
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