Tax Accountant

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.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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)

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

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.