Benefact Consulting Group

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the client project team, you will be responsible for determining and categorizing all expenditures qualifying for the SR&ED tax credits.
• You will provide clients with professional and timely services and advise.
• You will demonstrate deep understanding of the tax principles and ability to produce effective solutions related to the SR&ED program.
• You will apply your knowledge to discuss complex tax issues with the client management and BeneFACT engagement teams.
• You will prepare all the SR&ED tax forms for client submissions and work with client's accountants on SR&ED related corporate tax return issues.
• You will contribute to the success of the engagement team by providing assistance in complex tax and financial issues to ensuring the claim's integrity and eligibility.
• You will stay current with the latest developments and changes in the SR&ED legislature.
• You will assist and guide clients during financial audits with the CRA.

Requirements:

• University degree, preferably in the field of finance, accounting or economics.
• Strong background in taxation and costing - professional designations in accounting a strong asset.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and ability to articulately discuss and convey financial and taxation matters pertaining to a variety of industries.
• Experience in preparing SR&ED tax credit claims or in working for the CRA auditing - preferred but not mandatory.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to work comfortably and effectively with external client personnel at all levels of management.
• Excellent time management skills as well as the ability to work independently and to simultaneously handle multiple client projects.
• Interest in developing expert knowledge of taxation issues and financial aspect of the SR&ED tax incentive program.
• Prior consulting experience an asset.
• Ability to travel to client locations.