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Specialist, Operations - Tax Operations
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Specialist, Operations, Tax Operations, you will support client’s year-end tax reporting requirements with Canadian tax authorities, including the CRA and Revenu Quebec (RQ). You will also be responsible for executing and maintaining withholding tax remittances and reconciliations with the CRA and RQ.
The role involves working closely with business partners and vendors to schedule, coordinate, track, and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for regulatory and client experience enhancements related to registered tax slips annually. You will also identify and escalate issues, risks, and exceptions as appropriate.
You will independently manage and resolve complex client inquiries, seeking guidance when required, while ensuring compliance with established departmental procedures and controls.
What will you do?
Perform withholding tax reconciliations between internal reports and CRA remittances on a daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual basis. Analyze reports, investigate exceptions, and resolve discrepancies in accordance with regulatory and firm requirements.
Execute daily oversight of complex, exception-based processes, including investigating breaks, performing root cause analysis, and implementing follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
Liaise with internal and external partners to obtain information and resolve operational issues.
Maintain detailed records of reconciliation results, exceptions, resolutions, and follow-up action to support effective tracking auditability.
Identify process and system enhancements to reduce risk and improve efficiency and participate in testing and implementation.
Maintain and update desk operating procedures to reflect current processes and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
Must haves:
4-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent OR High school diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years of securities, banking, technology and/or job specific industry experience
1+ year prior securities, banking, technology industry and/or job specific related industry
Proficient computer skills in Windows-based software products including Word, Excel and Access
Experience with T4RIF/T4RSP/T4A/T4FHSA/TFSA/RL 1/RL 2/RL 32/NR4 tax production
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
Strong problem identification, analytical and resolution skills required to support escalated issue resolution and/or oversight requirements associated with exception-based complex processes
Nice-to-have:
Proficient in French
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Flexible work/life balance options.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.
Job Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time ManagementAdditional Job Details
Address:
MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGACity:
MississaugaCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-08-18Application Deadline:
2026-10-08Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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Responsibilities
Perform withholding tax reconciliations and support year-end tax reporting to Canadian tax authorities, investigating exceptions and resolving discrepancies. Coordinate testing and operational improvements, maintain procedures and audit-ready records, and work with internal and external partners to resolve issues.
Requirements
Requires a four-year degree or equivalent, or a high school diploma with at least three years of relevant industry experience; the posting also specifies at least one year of relevant experience. Candidates need proficiency with Windows-based Word, Excel, and Access, experience producing specified Canadian tax slips, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; French is an asset.
Skills
- Tax Reconciliation
- Tax Reporting
- Withholding Tax Remittances
- Exception Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Issue Resolution
- Risk Identification
- User Acceptance Testing
- Process Improvement
- Operational Controls
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Time Management
- Communication
Benefits
- Bonuses
- Flexible Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Commissions
- Stock Options
- Coaching and Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Canadian Tax Reporting
- CRA
- Revenu Quebec
- Withholding Tax
- Tax Remittances
- Tax Reconciliation
- T4RIF
- T4RSP
- T4A
- T4FHSA
- TFSA
- RL 1
- RL 2
- RL 32
- NR4
- Registered Tax Slips
- User Acceptance Testing
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Exception Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Operational Controls
- Process Improvement
- Desk Operating Procedures
- Auditability
- Securities
- Banking
- French