Job Title: Tax Accountant

Reports to: Director of Tax and Corporate Accounting
Company: The Taggart Group of Companies
Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8Y3

Date Prepared: November 2022

Taggart Group of Companies

A family business that’s been around for more than 70 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of four major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation, and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration.

Work Description

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of files, financial statements and corporate tax returns for Taggart Group holding companies, corporate shareholders. This position will also be responsible for preparing annual corporate, partnership, and personal tax returns and T5 returns for all Taggart Group of Companies. The performance of duties requires an ability to manage priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet filing deadlines.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual year end files and financial statements for the holding companies, corporate shareholders and JV holding companies
• Review month end files for Taggart Group holding companies, corporate shareholders and JV holding companies

• Assist in preparation of consolidated financial statements for the group of companies.

• Prepare corporate, partnership and personal tax returns for all Taggart Group of Companies, and review Notices of Assessment to ensure companies are compliant.
• Review and/or prepare all tax provisions and provide accounting entries to the controllers.
• Prepare T5’s Forms in a timely and accurate manner.
• With respect to the above duties, ensure established process and policy is adhered to, reporting any discrepancies to the Director Corporate Accounting and Tax.
• Assists the Director of Corporate Accounting and Tax with projects as required
• Administrative functions pertaining to the above
• Other duties as may arise from time to time.

Statement of Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience in corporate and personal tax preparation and filing considered required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word), tax preparation (Taxprep) and Adobe software considered an asset.
• Experience in a multi-company environment would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• This role may require overtime.

Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to careers@taggart.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on our company, please visit: http://www.taggartgroup.ca.

Accommodation
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.

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