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What Is The Opportunity? Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, and indirectly to the head office corporate tax group, the US Tax Specialist / Manager will be responsible for the execution of all US sales & use tax filings/compliance and the corporate income tax compliance. There will also be abundant opportunity to gain exposure to both project accounting, and financial reporting across multiple business units and jurisdictions. Great place to start learning multiple functions within the construction industry supporting both major road/bridge construction, power generation, automotive manufacturing and more. This position can grow in a variety of directions depending on the interests of the employee.
What You'll Do Here: Ensure compliance with all federal and US state and local tax legislation and regulations and ensure that all tax filings and remittances are completed in a timely manner. Prepare the monthly, quarterly and year end tax provisions. Assist in the filing of the US corporate and state tax filings. Assist in US corporate, state and sales and use tax audits to ensure auditors are given any necessary information and documents and present the company's position in a complete and accurate manner. Prepare tax account reconciliations. Prepare US sales/use tax filings and remittances for all Aecon companies in the US. Maintain US tax rates in OneSource mapping file. Assist in the collection of tax data to support US income tax filings. Preparation of 1099s on an annual basis. Maintain listing of required US sales/use tax filings and US state registrations to ensure compliance requirements are met. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes. Keep abreast of industry trends/developments and regulatory changes to effectively respond to tax questions and issues from the business as well as help them to mitigate tax risks. Work closely with legal to execute a variety of special projects/assignments to enhance the tax team's procedures and systems. Project Accounting exposure consisting of cost reporting, billing function. Opportunity to develop and distribute financial reports to help the business grow. Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.? What You'll Bring to the Team: Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. 5-6 years of relevant work experience working in US Tax. Experience in dealing with Canadian and or US tax authorities. Working knowledge of SAP. Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational structures and functions. Analytical thinking skills to systematically break down issues & determine root cause. Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and within tight deadlines. Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. General Diversity Statement: Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process please click here.
Veteran Specific: At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.
