Specialist, Tax

Specialist, Tax (Non-Union)

Mississauga, ON

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

What you’ll do

The Tax Specialist adheres to all legislative tax compliance and financial reporting requirements and strives to identify opportunities to minimize the amount of taxes payable while remaining compliant with accounting principles and the legislated statutes.

- Preparation of annual corporate income tax returns, monthly income tax provisions and monthly HST returns

- Preparation of all working papers to support tax filings

- Support income and commodity tax audits and work directly with the government auditor

- Ensure compliance with tax legislation regarding payments to foreign vendors, including the calculation and issue of Non-Resident tax slips (T4ANR, NR4) and informational return filings

- Monitor tax legislation and Ontario Energy Board initiatives relating to tax

- Preparation and analysis of regulatory tax filings

- Provide support and tax analysis for financial statement and management reporting

- Preparation of tax budget and forecasts to support the annual Financial Plan

- Preparation of property tax payments, accruals and analysis

- Perform research pertaining to tax planning, issues, and legislative developments

- Provide tax support in the planning, design and implementation of projects and new strategic initiatives

- Ensure compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards

- Perform other duties as assigned

Who you are

Education & Specialized Knowledge

- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

- Fully designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada

- CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course

- In-depth commodity tax course / training strongly preferred

- In-depth knowledge of the Income Tax Act and tax accounting

- Knowledge of the energy and utility industries, including a solid understanding of the regulatory environment

- Knowledge of Regulatory accounting and IFRS

- Proficiency in Tax software and Tier I ERP systems

- Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced knowledge in Excel

Experience

- Minimum 5 years in corporate taxation (income, commodity)

- Strong foundation in financial and management tax accounting and/or reporting

- Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

- Highly self-motivated and directed

- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues

- Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines

- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license

Corporate Values and Conduct: Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Where you will work

- Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

- We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

- We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

- We care about your work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

- Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

- Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- Hybrid work environment: Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.