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BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
As part of BDO's Tax Service Line, you will assist clients with (SR&ED) tax credit claims by navigating the application process and ensuring our clients receive the maximum benefit under the program. You may be involved with other program funding opportunities as well, with the appropriate support.
As a Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic professional services delivery team and work closely with the BDO team andwith clients’ financial and technical team members. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in accounting and/or tax and is interested in pursuing a career as a client facing Consultant with future growth opportunities within the practice.
Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) is a government funding program for R&D. You will be part of a national team of over 70 scientists, engineers and accountants.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively as a member of our professional services team
Work with clients financial & technical personnel to help develop costing models for R&D projects
Examine and analyze client operations and processes to determine which qualify for income tax incentives
Perform and document calculations, prepare memos and/or other tasks required in the completion of claim working notes
Prepare and/or review related tax schedules
Assist the team with any Canada Revenue Agency or relevant provincial ministries to favorably resolve any reviews they conduct
Consult CRA application policies to substantiate claim position
Research client issues that arise from compliance or planning work
Gain industry specific knowledge and build special skills to aid the client market
Build your knowledge base on industry specific grant application & programs
Complete additional ad hoc duties or assignments as required
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
Your experience and education
Advanced skills in MS Excel and data analysis tools
Background in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related disciplines
Knowledgeable in current accounting principles
Demonstrated client service excellence
Comfortable dealing with client personnel at all levels of management
Self-motivated, organized and proactive
Excellent interpersonal skills
Outgoing, self-confident, and able to achieve individual and team objectives
Positive approach, willingness to learn and multi-tasking abilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Advanced skills in MS Office environment (Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)
You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
Corporate tax knowledge would be an asset
Experience with the Canadian SR&ED program is an asset and any experience with government assistance programs would be asset
A CPA is an asset for this role
Position requires periods of concentration working with data
This role requires minimal travel to other offices and clients, however, could involve travel during peak busy periods as it relates to client projects and deadlines
Must work well autonomously as a member of a national team, with appropriate support from other team members
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