Commodity Tax Consultant Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Robert Half
Title: Commodity Tax Consultant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
Commodity Tax Consultant (Contract)
Location: Hybrid, ideally 4 days onsite (option for either Mississauga or Toronto location)
Duration: 3 months
Our client, a large and complex Canadian organization, is seeking a Commodity Tax Consultant for an immediate contract opportunity. This role provides hands-on support across indirect tax compliance, audit coordination, tax analysis, and process improvement within the tax function.
The successful consultant must be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day filings and analysis, while also contributing to broader initiatives related to audits, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and support indirect tax compliance activities, including sales tax filings, reconciliations, supporting calculations, and related journal entries
Review transactional data and tax-related general ledger activity to support accurate and timely filings
Investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on tax account issues, assessments, and notices
Assist with tax audit requests by gathering documentation, pulling samples, reviewing invoices, and coordinating responses
Research and assess the tax treatment of products, transactions, and business activities, including new or changing items
Monitor developments in federal and provincial commodity tax rules and identify potential impacts to the business
Support process improvement and project-based work focused on efficiency, automation, and stronger tax compliance practices
Collaborate with finance, business, and operational stakeholders across the organization to obtain information and resolve issues
Contribute in a highly hands-on capacity to help stabilize workload and maintain business continuity
