Tax Analyst

Senior Tax Analyst (Contract) | John Deere

Grimsby, ON (Hybrid: Onsite during training, then approximately 1 day/week in office)

Contract: August 2026 – June 2027

Pay Rate: Up to $56-$66/hr + 4% Vacation Pay

This is for a current opening

Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Kelly Services' client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join its Canadian Tax Team in Grimsby, Ontario. This position is ideal for a designated accounting professional with strong Canadian tax experience who thrives in a collaborative corporate environment and enjoys working on tax compliance, reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Canadian transfer pricing reporting process.
• Prepare transfer pricing reports, tax schedules, and support intercompany agreement execution.
• Prepare and review Canadian corporate income tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review tax provision entries and forecasts for current and deferred taxes.
• Support commodity tax reporting, remittances, and compliance activities.
• Assist with tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Research and document technical tax matters and provide recommendations.
• Participate in projects involving system enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business teams to assess tax impacts of business decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of dedicated Canadian corporate and/or commodity tax experience .
• 8+ years of accounting or finance experience , preferably within a large corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax compliance, reporting, and tax accounting.
• Advanced Excel and overall strong computer skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP .
• Experience with data automation tools and process improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting tax audits and transfer pricing activities.

Additional Information

• Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM .
• Business casual dress code.
• Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams.
• No travel or driving required.

If you are a tax professional looking to contribute to a global industry leader while working in a flexible hybrid environment, we would love to hear from you.