Student, Canadian Tax Accountant (Summer 2027, 12 Months)

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We are looking for a highly motivated student to join our Tax team in Toronto for a twelve-month term. In this role, you will assist in fulfilling Oxford and OMERS tax compliance needs in addition to working on various ad hoc projects. We are looking for someone to join us on a twelve-month term at the end of April 2027.

You will be able to participate in a broad range of tax-related work requiring analysis, assessment, and quantification. You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team-part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people’s development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate, and valuing customers as genuine partners.

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Prepare GST/HST returns and other tax-related filings on an as needed basis.
• Assist in research and analyze tax issues.
• Draft technical memos to file, instruction letters to legal counsel and other tax-related documents to be reviewed by senior staff members.
• Provide assistance in handling government audits and enquiries.
• May also assist with US tax matters as required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge in the use of Corporate Taxprep, Trust Taxprep and Partnership Taxprep Forms would be an asset.
• Currently enrolled in an Accounting and Financial Management program, in 3rd or 4th year.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to consistently produce accurate deliverables.
• Dedication to exceptional performance and professionalism.
• Strong team player.
• Strong time-management skills and self-motivation, able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research.
• Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt.
• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment.
• Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking.

IMPORTANT: Application Instructions

To ensure your application is submitted to our applicant tracking system accurately, please follow the instructions below.

• Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, etc.) in one combined file. Your application may be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
• Please ensure you apply OMERS/Oxford Careers Page in addition to applying via your school's job board

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all our lives.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.The expected salary range for this position is $44,850.00 - $56,550.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.