Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Description

• Supports income tax compliance by compiling and summarizing apportionment data
• Researches taxability of transactions and reporting requirements
• Oversees and ensures accurate, complete, and timely filings including sales/use, GST/PST/VAT, fuel, gross receipts, property and other indirect taxes
• Leads indirect tax audits and responds to indirect tax notices
• Creates adjusting journal entries for accruals and corrections, submits tax credits to AP, prepares refund requests, reconciles sales and use tax liability accounts
• Evaluates taxability and determines relevant jurisdictions for new job setup and approval
• Assists corporate tax manager with updating tax depreciation schedules
• Coordinates with Contractor Compliance and Licensing Specialist to obtain required licensing and registration for new jobs
• Provides guidance and training to Indirect Tax Accountant
• Directs daily activities of Indirect Tax Accountant
• Seeks automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of processes within the organization
• Reviews GL activity monthly to accrue use tax, request tax credits and ensure proper tax procedure is followed
• Maintains and provides sales/use tax rate document
• Tracks and pays personal and real property tax liabilities
• Provides tax reporting to internal departments needed for billings or close-out processes

Requirements

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, senior management, project management, and internal customers
• Construction accounting experience required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• High level of confidentiality
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations
• Foreign tax preparation preferred
• Limited travel required
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and manage time effectively
• Ability to apply mathematical knowledge to create complex formulas in Excel
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present tax information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, typically same day and no longer than 24 hours
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties
• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing within and outside the organization in an easy-to-follow manner
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with a high level of professionalism, reliability and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, finance, or a related field and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents, government instructions and regulations to apply concepts to real world situations
• Ability to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance