Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description

Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Tax, the Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for tax provision, ensuring compliance of commodity tax and corporate tax filings, assisting with tax audits, drafting objections, and special projects as required. The successful candidate will bring critical thinking, attention to detail, and a strong drive to learn while supporting our culture of care across Canada.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly income tax provisions, including related reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Prepare Federal and Provincial corporate income tax returns, partnership returns, and related information returns in compliance with statutory requirements.
Manage indirect tax compliance, including GST/HST/PST filings, GST111 annual returns, NRRP rebate claims, elections, and remittances.
Perform detailed account analysis and prepare working papers to support income and indirect tax filings and provisions.
Research, analyze, and document technical tax issues, including operational commodity tax matters, and prepare clear written tax memoranda.
Support CRA and other tax authority audits, assessments, and reassessments; reconcile filings to assessments and draft objections as required.
Coordinate tax payments and ensure timely, accurate remittance across all applicable jurisdictions.
Contribute to the monitoring and optimization of the Company's overall tax costs, recoveries, and process efficiencies.
Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures; identify process improvements and support implementation initiatives.
Collaborate cross functionally with Finance and other internal stakeholders to support tax related projects and business initiatives.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline.
CPA (or working towards the designation).
3–5 years of progressive experience in corporate tax and accounting.
Hands‑on experience with Federal and Provincial corporate income tax compliance.
Experience supporting CRA audits, assessments, and objections.
Experience managing indirect tax filings (GST/HST/PST); healthcare/public service body rebate knowledge is an asset.
Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., TaxPrep) and enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Workday).
Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.
Experience in the healthcare and/or real estate industry is an asset.

What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better

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