Senior Tax Specialist

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you want to grow your tax career at one of the most impactful global insurance providers? Zurich Canada could be the place for you.

If you have experience in corporate tax, premium tax, and commodity tax and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently hiring a Senior Tax Specialist who can demonstrate strong accounting, technical, and analytical skills. You are able to understand complex instructions and guidance, and you communicate clearly in both verbal and written form. Strong organizational skills are essential to prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

- Prepare federal GST/HST returns and provincial sales tax returns
- Prepare premium/fire tax returns
- Assist with preparation of federal and provincial corporate income tax returns
- Prepare quarterly income tax provision calculations
- Assist with other tax compliance tasks including tax instalments and account reconciliations
- Provide support for internal and external audits, including responses to tax issues, assessments, and inquiries

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• Bachelors Degree 4 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area or accounting.
OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area or accounting.
OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Corproate Tax area or accounting.
AND

• Experience in income tax

• Statutory accounting knowledge.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of federal and provincial sale tax legislations and regulations

• Knowledge of the federal and provincial income tax legislation and regulations

• Working knowledge of the insurance industry and the unique rules associated with accounting and tax reporting

• Undergraduate degree in a financial discipline or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• CPA Certification or enrolled in the program

• Tax internship and/or professional experience in public or corporate accounting

• Strong spreadsheet skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $68,000 to $108,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience.

Our Culture

• At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

• We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

• We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per…