Intermediate Accountant-Tax (Alberta)

Intermediate Accountant-Tax (Alberta)

06 Nov
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Servus Credit Union
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Alberta

06 Nov

Servus Credit Union

Alberta

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We are hiring for an Intermediate Accountant- Tax to join our team

Posting Closes: November 13, 2026

This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel required for team meetings, training, or business needs.

At Servus Credit Union, we do things differently—because we’re a credit union, not a bank. And that difference matters.

We believe in putting people before profits, which is why our members are also our owners. Every dollar we earn is reinvested into the things that matter most: our members, our employees, and our communities. Whether it’s through profit sharing, competitive rates, or local initiatives that make a real impact, we’re here to help Albertans feel good about their money.

We’re looking for passionate, values-driven people to join our team. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are aligned with our values and are eager to contribute in meaningful ways. If you're excited to grow your career with a team that’s innovative, hardworking, collaborative and deeply rooted in community, we want to meet you.

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Reporting to the Director Tax, the Intermediate Accountant – Tax is responsible for completing tax compliance and tax accounting activities for the credit union and its subsidiaries. The role prepares quarterly income tax provisions and related financial statement note disclosures, completes income tax and GST returns, and maintains accurate accounting records and supporting documentation within communicated deadlines.

This position interprets transactions and applies accounting knowledge and IFRS Accounting Standards to support appropriate recording and reporting.



Working with initiative and without day-to-day direction on assigned activities, the Intermediate Accountant completes reconciliations and continuity schedules, investigates fluctuations in general ledger balances, and initiates corrections as necessary. The role also supports analysis of the tax impacts of unique or new transactions and maintains tax policy, memos, and procedure documentation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Corporate Tax Compliance

- Prepare and complete income tax returns for the credit union and its subsidiaries, ensuring the underlying accounting information is accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Prepare and complete GST returns for the credit union and its subsidiaries, completing related assigned reconciliations and supporting schedules within communicated deadlines.

Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting

- Prepare quarterly income tax provisions and related financial statement note disclosures for the credit union and its subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS, including current and deferred tax calculations, rate reconciliations, and continuity schedules.
- Complete assigned reconciliations, continuity schedules, and other accounting tasks within communicated deadlines, ensuring entries and reconciliations are accurate and appropriately supported.




- Prepare tax instalment and payment calculations and reconcile tax accounts to supporting tax filings and financial records.
- Participate in monthly variance analysis to investigate fluctuations in general ledger balances, identify the reasons for variances, and initiate corrections as necessary.
- Prepare supporting information and respond to requests from external auditors, tax advisors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders relating to assigned tax matters.
- Provide training to junior members of the accounting team on assigned accounting tasks, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Tax Research and Legislative Compliance

- Research and analyze the income tax, GST, and tax accounting implications of unique or current transactions and legislative changes, and document relevant facts, technical considerations, conclusions, and supporting analysis for review.
- Maintain tax policy, memos, and procedure documentation to support consistent tax compliance and accounting practices, reflecting the outcomes of transaction analysis where relevant.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, B. Comm or equivalent.
- CPA designation or active progress toward CPA designation, with enrolment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) preferred.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience or exposure to corporate taxation.
- Experience preparing income tax returns, tax provisions, reconciliations, and supporting tax schedules.
- Working knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial income tax legislation and GST/HST requirements.
- Understanding of financial reporting and IFRS Accounting Standards, including income tax accounting.
- Experience working with general ledger and fin

📌 Intermediate Accountant-Tax (Alberta)
🏢 Servus Credit Union
📍 Alberta

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