Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Company Name : Baker Construction Enterprises Inc

Location :

Monroe, OH, US, 45050

Req ID : 6805

Travel : Up to 15%

Number of Openings : 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Senior Indirect Tax Accountant services as the lead person for the preparation of timely and accurate tax / licensing requirements. S / he also works with internal / external customers for reporting, auditing, and training. The Senior Indirect Tax Accountant manages, prioritizes, and performs these responsibilities to ensure these deadlines are met.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Indirect 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 role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Oversees and ensures accurate, complete, and timely filings including sales / use, GST / PST / VAT, fuel, gross receipts, property and other indirect taxes

Evaluates taxability and determines relevant jurisdictions for new job setup and approval

Coordinates with Contractor Compliance and Licensing Specialist to obtain required licensing and registration for new jobs

Maintains and provides sales / use tax rate document

Researches taxability of transactions and reporting requirements

Reviews GL activity monthly to accrue use tax, request tax credits and ensure proper tax procedure is followed

Creates adjusting journal entries for accruals and corrections, submits tax credits to AP, prepares refund requests, reconciles sales and use tax liability accounts

Leads indirect tax audits and responds to indirect tax notices

Seeks automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of processes within the organization

Provides tax reporting to internal departments needed for billings or close-out processes

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

Directs daily activities of Indirect Tax Accountant

Provides guidance and training to Indirect Tax Accountant

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in management, accounting, finance, or a related field and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Construction accounting experience required

Foreign tax preparation preferred

Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook

High level of confidentiality

Limited travel required

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job :

Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing within and outside the organization in an easy-to-follow manner

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 perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to apply mathematical knowledge to create complex formulas in Excel

Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties

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

Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and manage time effectively

Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, typically same day and no longer than 24 hours

Detail oriented

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

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability / Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.