EY Halifax - Business Tax Incentives Capital Asset Review Technician 

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax 

55232438

Required qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or in Business, with an accounting focus
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The desire and disposition to analyze and reconcile financial and costing information
• Excellent organizational ability and a high attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication ability and exceptional interpersonal skills

Other desired but not required qualifications include:

• Work experience related to construction accounting such as project accounting or asset classification and allocation
• Business writing experience such as drafting a project overview, summary or process flow activities
• Exposure to capital cost allowance tax depreciation rules
• A commitment to learning construction industry terminology, income tax asset classification rules, assets utilized in various industries and use of technology tools to streamline CAR processes

Responsibilities:

Working closely with Senior CAR team members, the Tax Technician will

• Perform initial detailed costing analysis of client project costs, including construction, equipment and other indirect costs
• Draft project overviews of client capital projects
• Prepare facility square footage area analysis
• Draft initial tax technical narratives to support classifications of assets
• Prepare CAR overview presentations for potential clients
• Assist with the preparation of CAR Statements of Work
• Prepare client information requests

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you