Co-op or Intern, Expatriate Tax - Ottawa, Canada - BDO

BDO

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Ottawa and Montreal offices are looking for a
Co-op or Intern Student to join the Expatriate Tax team for a 4-month or 8-month term from
January to August 2024 and own the following responsibilities noted below.

This is a fully remote opportunity with the option to be in office as desired.

Complete Canadian and US tax returns, gain exposure to Canadian and US tax files, contribute to compliance projects, and work on other Canadian and US tax assignments or research assigned
Develop project management skills by providing senior tax team members with timelines and status updates, monitoring the individual time spent on each file and reporting any concerns on the file that might impact these items
Deal with relative Government agencies on tax issues
Effectively communicating internally and externally on various tax matters
Assistance in the preparation of voluntary disclosures for various noncompliance such as Regulation 102 and noncompliance
Assistance on review of sharebased compensation plans to determine the taxation of foreign plans for Canadian tax purposes
Assistance in drafting technical memorandums for our clients
Preparation of Canadian and U.S. personal tax returns, identifying potential tax issues on more complex tax returns and work with the Tax Managers, Senior Tax Managers and Partner on solutions
Preparation and review of foreign reporting forms (T1135)
Assistance on the international payroll such as shadow or split payrolls
Exit and Entrance interviews with current and potential clients alongside the Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager
Assists in the development of client consulting project plans for assigned clients and provides support in the completion of those consulting projects
Conduct and present tax research on various expatriate tax issues Build client relationships through communication, client contact and responding to client requests

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration You understand your client

- 's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work

You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning & professional development

Your experience and education

You are currently working towards a degree/diploma, focused in accounting
You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
You have proven leadership skill and can take initiative to seek understanding You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023.

This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up:
Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.

We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:
We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy.

We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the f