EY Engagement Coordinator - Tax Global Compliance Reporting Calgary 

Canada, Alberta, Calgary 

506860969

As a Tax Engagement Coordinator, you will be a part of our Global Compliance & Reporting group. As a member of E&Y's Tax practice, you will develop the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.

Your key responsibilities

As a tax engagement coordinator, you will be a pivotal member of Canadian tax team, dedicated to applying knowledge of the corporate tax processes and deadlines, engagement economics and various information systems to advance the efficiency, productivity and profitability of the team

Skills and attributes for success

Engagement Coordination:

• Coordinate engagement administration functions among tax practitioners and administrative team including engagement acceptance procedures, engagement letters, client assistance packages and scheduling of assignments
• Coordination of electronic transmitting tax returns and forms
• Manage authorization requests with the CRA and provincial taxation authorities; upload and download client documents from tax authority portals including Represent a Client
• Draft replies to low complexity tax authority correspondence; deal with telephone-based requests from tax authorities
• Under the supervision of tax practitioners create, manage and validate client data requests
• Create and manage internal workspaces and tax process tools
• Coordinate, prioritize, assign and track work engagements
• Monitor and follow up with tax practitioners to keep the work assignment process on track and knowledgeable of deadlines
• Coordinate, track the process of engagements through our practice management systems and assist with coordination of billings

Administration and Analysis:

• Attend weekly scheduling meetings, record changes and follow up on issues arising
• Meet with tax practitioners on regular basis (weekly) to prioritize work and coordinate engagements
• Maintain real-time data of status of projects and tax returns

Quality Control:

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of business unit policies, practices and processes in order to assist the team in meeting product quality and compliance standards

To qualify for the role you must have

• University degree (or equivalent in experience) and a keen desire to learn and take on new challenges
• At least 2 years related work experience
• Able to manage multiple tasks, receive work from various sources and with tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong Microsoft skills (TEAMs, Excel, Word and Sharepoint)
• At ease in working in a professional services environment
• Committed to achieving firm goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Embraces challenges and change
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Flexible to work additional hours during busy season

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player
• French language skills (written and oral)
  

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