Senior Tax Analyst

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands®" promise.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. 

Role Designation: Hybrid
 

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!

Job description:

The Senior Tax Analyst acts as a team lead for the Canadian tax team for key activities (e.g. tax compliance, tax accounting, provisioning, audits, governance, etc.) for the Allstate Canada Group (ACG) of companies. Applies current tax legislation to minimize corporate taxes paid; analyze, verify, and reconcile corporate tax accounts and returns; coordinate external audits; and research corporate tax issues.

Accountabilities:

Tax Analysis & Reporting

• Prepares and assists tax team members in preparing detailed quarterly and annual tax provision including recording journal entries, reconciling and analyzing accounts.
• Prepares and assists team members with preparing premium tax, income tax, and HST/GST returns in a timely manner.
• Coordinates provincial income tax, commodity tax, transfer pricing tax, and HST/GST tax audits with CRA, auditors, and business partners.
• Provides tax expertise and input into processes that impact business units throughout the organization and acts as a technical escalation point for tax issues. Acts as a tax subject matter expert.
• Leads tax projects and conducts detailed analysis for cross-functional projects.
• Analyzes tax effects of business transactions and prepares memos and reports on the tax effects; communicates internally on a variety of tax matters.
• Assists with database maintenance / records management for tax compliance activities and the continuous improvement of tax process documentation

Practice Maturity

• Acts as a team lead for Tax Group.
• Identifies and implements operational efficiencies that improve tax function.
• Provides training to tax team members on more complex processes.
• Proactively assesses/recommends and implements controls for tax processes.
• Participates in tax planning projects.
• Draws conclusions and creates an independent view about internal and external causes and trends.

Qualifications:

• Accounting designation required (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)
• Requires 3+ years of related experience in corporate income tax and commodity tax.
• Financial reporting, preferably within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Accounting principles (e.g. IFRS, GAAP) and legal and regulatory tax accounting requirements.
• Legal and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in System Applications and Products (SAP) or similar accounting software.
• Mathematical, financial, and business acumen.
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Research, analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Project coordination, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

Bonus Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or completed In-Depth Tax program an asset.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.®