Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Tax Staff Accountant. This is an excellent contract-to-long-term opportunity for professionals eager to apply their tax expertise in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge in sales, use, fuel, and other related taxes, as well as a strong commitment to compliance and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file accurate tax returns at state, provincial, and federal levels, focusing on sales, use, fuel, and other related taxes.

• Conduct thorough research on updates to tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and presenting recommendations to management.

• Maintain organized and precise tax records, adhering to audit standards and reporting requirements.

• Provide support during internal and external audits, addressing tax-related inquiries and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure correct application of construction-specific tax regulations and industry standards.

• Identify opportunities for streamlining tax compliance processes and implement improvements.

• Monitor and analyze tax-related data to identify trends and ensure accuracy in reporting.

• Assist in preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts related to tax transactions.

• Utilize tax preparation software and systems, ensuring efficiency in all tax-related operations.

• Stay informed about industry-specific tax challenges and proactively address potential issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in corporate tax accounting, ideally within construction, development, or manufacturing industries.

• Strong proficiency in tax preparation software, general ledger systems, and Microsoft Excel.

• Extensive knowledge of sales, use, fuel, and other tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience with construction accounting software is advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling complex tax data and compliance requirements.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address tax-related challenges effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.