Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Company Name : Baker Construction Enterprises Inc

Location : Monroe, OH, US, 45050

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Indirect Tax Accountant will oversee and ensure 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.