FO TAX 27R - Appeals Officer

The Team:
The Tax Appeals and Litigation Branch (TALB) conducts thorough and impartial reviews of appeals on behalf of the Minister of Finance under more than 15 tax and revenue statutes to support fair tax administration. Appeals and litigation involve complex legal and accounting issues across a variety of businesses and industries, and outcomes on appeal can significantly affect the tax base. Members of TALB work with a wide range of taxpayers including individuals, corporations and multinational companies as well as their legal and financial representatives. A recent Top Work Unit Award winner for the fourth time in a row, TALB provides a flexible work environment supporting a healthy work life balance.

The Role:
In your work as an Appeals Officer, you will assimilate complex facts, assess the merits of legal arguments, weigh the evidentiary value of material and analyze applicable legislation. Upon completion of the review process, you will prepare a written recommendation on the disposition of each appeal. Working with your TALB teammates and your colleagues in program areas, you help to ensure BC’s tax administration is fair and BC’s tax statutes are correctly applied.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Canadian professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA or CPA) and is a member in good standing.
• Several years auditing experience involving exposure to a wide variety of businesses and industries, including preparing financial statements and preparing or auditing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Experience analyzing complex factual, business or legal issues.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Thomas.Hamer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
3 Positions are available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
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Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.