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International Staff AccountantHazen and Sawyer • Hicksville, NY, US
International Staff Accountant

International Staff Accountant

Hazen and Sawyer • Hicksville, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an International Bookkeeper to join our successful, environmental engineering firm. We are an employee-owned firm with over 2,100 people in over 70 locations across the country and abroad. Our range of services encompasses the planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater-related projects – from clean water treatment, storage, and distribution to wastewater and stormwater collection, treatment, and reuse.

Why Hazen and Sawyer :

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multi-currency ledgers for UK and Canadian entities.
  • Process accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries for both entities.
  • Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation / amortization expense.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK) and GST / HST / PST filings (Canada) within statutory deadlines with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC - UK) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA - Canada) for :
  • Value Added Tax (VAT - UK) and Goods and Services Tax (GST - CA) + applicable provincial, Harmonized Sales Tax (HST - CA), Provincial Sales Tax (PST - CA) – Provincial BC, SK, MB).

  • Support preparation of monthly / quarterly management reports and assist with year-end closing activities.
  • Manage payroll journal entries and reconciliations in alignment with UK PAYE / NIC and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Employment Insurance (EI) / Slip and Summary T4, requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-border finance teams to ensure unified reporting and intercompany transaction reconciliation.
  • Monitor exchange rates and adjust foreign currency entries for accurate reporting.
  • Stay current with changes in UK and Canadian tax legislation affecting bookkeeping and filing responsibilities.
  • Utilize accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint) adapted to multi-country operations.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • BA / BS degree in Accounting
  • A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong proficiency with MS Excel
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
  • Canada (is a plus) :
  • Understanding the regional differences and thresholds for federal and provincial taxes (5% GST + applicable provincial sales tax rules)
  • Accounting for varying rules on minimum wage, holiday pay, and statutory deductions (e.g., Ontario vs. BC).
  • Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Credits - Tracking eligible expenses for potential tax credits.
  • UK (is a plus) :
  • Working knowledge of UK payroll including auto-enrolment pension contributions.
  • Understanding VAT rates (standard, reduced, zero-rated, exempt).
  • Monitoring VAT registration thresholds.
  • What We Offer :

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
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