Tax Specialist

Seeking an experienced Tax Specialist who can execute a variety of tax activities to ensure that the organization’s financial resources are managed in accordance with tax principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards and ensure that tax activities are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:
 

• As a Tax Specialist for US and Canada you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy and value adding services to our business. You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.
• Proficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarter and annual tax provision and working with external auditors.
• Preparing and submitting local, state and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax related business filings in US and Canada.
• Analyzing complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Coordinate and deliver information when tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Performing technical tax research and stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in US & Canada and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.
• Preparation and understanding of local Transfer Pricing reports for US and Canada.
• Maintain documentation and supporting records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.

Required Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field. 
• Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Masters in Tax.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills; advanced excel user and other data analytics tools, Alteryx, Power BI, etc. Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.