Sr. Tax Accountant

Onsite - Hybrid

(Primary Location – Victoria, BC)

About Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce.  And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution of payments.

At Worldline we are on a mission to create the most customer-focused payments experience. Join our team in Victoria, BC, as a Sr. Staff and Tax Accountant.

Do you enjoy working in a team? Are you motivated by a fast-paced environment, and do you seek to develop within an international organization in fin-tech? Worldline North America is looking for a Sr. Staff and Tax Accountant that will join the finance team based in our North American office in Victoria, BC.

Compensation Range

• CAD: $65,000 - $85,000 in salary

The opportunity

As a team player who is used to taking on responsibility and an active role in improvement and efficiency projects, you will report to the Accounting Manager as an integral member of the finance team. You will be responsible for managing and executing US and Canadian tax strategies, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws, and providing expert guidance to clients. This role requires in-depth knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local tax regulations in both countries, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Prepare and submit documents to external accounting partners for federal, state, and provincial income tax returns for both Canadian and US entities.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services for cross-border transactions, including tax implications and optimal structuring.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations in the USA and Canada.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and advise clients and internal teams accordingly.
• Assist in audits and liaise with tax authorities such as IRS, CRA, and state/provincial tax agencies.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues related to cross-border taxation and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with accounting and legal teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations
• Calculation and preparation of monthly GST/HST/PST remittances
• Preparation of US state sales tax remittances
• Liaising with management & colleagues, including our Centre of Excellence
• Assisting in month-end and year-end audit
• Other activities as they come up!

Who you are:

Do you know how to hustle and switch gears at the drop of a hat? We need someone who is ready to hit the ground running, more specifically someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in US and Canadian tax compliance and planning.
• Proficiency working with accounting software (SAP) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven expertise in navigating US (IRS, state) and Canadian (CRA, provincial) tax laws.
• Strong understanding of cross-border taxation, including treaties, transfer pricing and international tax issues.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills,
• Advanced Excel skills, comfortable with data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload effectively.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as the top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow, and accelerate your career
• Annual paid vacation and wellness days totaling 23 days per calendar year
• Retirement saving matching contribution up to 5% of salary
• Fully funded extended health benefits plan
• Lifestyle spending account: $400 towards anything that fosters a healthy lifestyle

Who we are:

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Worldline provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Learn more about life at Worldline on jobs.worldline.com

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