Tax Analyst I

Apply By: Friday, April 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT Senior Commodity Tax Analyst Job ID: 226565 Posting status: Ministry of Finance Division: Tax Compliance and Benefits Division City: Oshawa Position(s) language: English Job term: 3 Temporary up to 12 months, with possible extension Job code: 11OAD - Office Administration 11 Salary: $32.11 - $38.34 Per hour*

~ Accessibility support Do you have strong judgement and analytical skills, knowledge of Ontario tax statutes and a passion for customer service excellence? If so, consider this opportunity in the Account Management and Collections Branch with the Ministry of Finance where you will promote and enhance voluntary compliance with Ontario tax statutes and revenue programs. analyze commodity tax returns, rebate applications and associated schedules to verify, reconcile, document and approve payment or disallowance in accordance with various legislation and guidelines

investigate and resolve compliance and/or legal discrepancies by reviewing client registration and application submission requirements, verifying debit and credit balances, cross-checking transactional data and conducting account reconciliations

communicate with clients and their representatives to explain/interpretation and application of legislation and policies; maintain the integrity of the First Nations (FN) Gasoline Tax Exemption Program and Ontario Portion of HST by reviewing, verifying and approving rebate applications, issuing exemptions, and responding to FN Gasoline Retailers and FN Individuals

recommend account referrals to Audit, Advisory Services or Inspections

provide management with suggestions for improvement to the tax/revenue administration systems

What you bring to the team Technical knowledge

you have knowledge of the Ontario Commodity Tax statutes and revenue programs/agreements administered by the Ministry of Finance to determine refund eligibility; you have an understanding of/ability to understand the provincial, federal and municipal compliance service programs

you have knowledge of general accounting principles and practices as well as knowledge of complex legal entity structures

Analytical, research and judgement skills

you have research skills to investigate financial discrepancies by reviewing legislation and policies

you have strong analytical skills to review a variety of rebate applications and supporting schedules to determine accuracy, completeness and eligibility for tax exemptions and rebate entitlements, to validate registration requirements, and to accurately determine legal entity structures

you have superior judgement skills to investigate and recommend payment or disallowance, to identify and evaluate potential fraud and to determine appropriate referrals to audit, advisory, inspections, or management

Organizational and computer skills

you have computer skills to work with on-line systems for data retrieval and input and the ability to use standard desktop software

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy Additional information: 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Credit History Check Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 3 Category: Finance and Economics Posted on: Friday, March 21, 2025 Apply now Apply now!