Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant assists with the preparation of timely and accurate tax/licensing requirements. S/he maintains compliance of all indirect tax matters of the organization. The Tax Accountant works with internal/external customers for reporting, auditing, and training.

The Tax Accountant will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this tole. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely accumulation, reporting, and record retention of tax information, including sales/use, GST/PST/VAT, fuel, gross receipts, and other non-payroll taxes
• Communicates invoice and financial reporting revisions to appropriate parties, and prepares adjusting journal entries
• Prepares refund requests
• Cross trains with and supports Contractor Compliance and Licensing Specialist in determining, obtaining and maintaining appropriate licensing as required by the business
• Communicates with project management to determine tax status of project and special jurisdiction or reporting requirements
• Manages collection, accuracy, completion, and retention of exemption certificates
• Coordinates and manages tax audits and inquiries
• Provides clear documentation of information used to prepare returns and to support taxation decisions
• Remits tax liabilities and provides details for financial reporting to internal departments
• Researches taxability of transactions, identifying relevant variables such as jurisdiction, exempt status of job, nature of material or service to be taxed, etc.
• Provides training and support to departments within the organization on tax matters, promoting awareness and understanding of tax implications throughout the organization
• Seeks automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of processes within the organization
• Supports income tax compliance by compiling and summarizing apportionment data
• Tracks and pays personal and real property tax liabilities
• Assists corporate tax manager with updating tax depreciation schedules

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and 3 years of tax experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Excel, Word, Adobe and Outlook
• Experience extracting data from enterprise software (Vista and Vertex experience preferred)

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, co-workers, and auditors
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, senior management, project management, and internal customers
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with a high level of professionalism, reliability, and integrity
• Detail oriented; able to prepare documents in a complete and easy to follow manner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents, government instructions and regulations to apply concepts to real world situations