Senior Tax Software Analyst (Tax Analyst)

We are looking for someone with a passion for taxation who wants to work in an unconventional environment where they will participate in the development and release of high-performance, state-of-the-art tax software. The incumbent will work within the team responsible for the quality of the content and the integrity of the calculations of the tax applications sent to our clients. This person will work closely with the tax experts and will have the task of verifying the accuracy of the new specifications implemented in the application following new budgets and changes in laws. The person will also have to verify that the calculations comply with tax laws and suggest changes in the application to better meet the needs of our clients.

Must Have

• Perform tax quality control related to assigned tax topics, in collaboration with the development team.
• Design and update tax test cases in collaboration with tax specialists.
• Running tax test cases.
• Perform a review of the programming code to detect anomalies related to calculations.
• Engage with customers after software launch by conducting research when calculation problems arise, depending on tax support team needs.
• College diploma (DEC) or bachelor's degree in business administration, tax, accounting or finance or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax preparation or the equivalent.
• Computer skills and mastery of intermediate Excel functions (macros).
• Ability to read in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Respect for deadlines, rigor and concern for quality.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Ease of communicating.
• Availability to work overtime during releases.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of development using the Agile method.
• French-English bilingualism.

Perks & Benefits

• A full range of benefits.
• A group RRSP with employer participation.
• The possibility of an annual bonus.
• Start your job with a 3-weeks’ vacations.
• An employee assistance program.
• Continuous training.
• Paid overtime.

Tax Quality Assurance Analyst

Summary:

We are looking for someone with a passion for taxation who wants to work in an unconventional environment where they will participate to the development and release of high-performance, state-of-the-art tax software. The incumbent will work within the team responsible for the quality of the content and the integrity of the calculations of the tax applications sent to our clients. This person will work closely with the tax experts and will have the task of verifying the accuracy of the new specifications implemented in the application following new budgets and changes in laws. The person will also have to verify that the calculations comply with tax laws and suggest changes in the application to better meet the needs of our clients.

Wolters Kluwer a world leader:

More than 20,000 accounting offices, including the 30 largest firms in Canada, rely on our Taxprep, CCH iFirm Tax and Cantax software, and use them to file millions of tax returns annually. Take on new challenges by joining a talented, dynamic and motivated team. At Wolters Kluwer, mutual aid and collaboration are in our DNA!

Wolters Kluwer offers you:

• A full range of benefits.
• A group RRSP with employer participation.
• The possibility of an annual bonus.
• Start your job with a 3-weeks’ vacations.
• An employee assistance program.
• Continuous training.
• Paid overtime.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using guides and tax law, perform tax quality control related to the tax topics assigned to you, in collaboration with members of the development team.
• Design and update tax test cases in collaboration with tax specialists.
• Running tax test cases.
• Perform a review of the programming code to detect anomalies related to calculations.
• Depending on the needs of the tax support team, engage with customers after the launch of software to market by conducting research when calculation problems arise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College diploma (DEC) or bachelor's degree in business administration, tax, accounting or finance option or the equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in tax preparation or the equivalent.
• Computer skills and mastery of intermediate Excel functions (macros).
• Ability to read in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Respect for deadlines, rigor and concern for quality.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Ease of communicating.
• Availability to work overtime during releases.

ASSETS:

• Knowledge of development using the Agile method.
• French-English bilingualism.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.