Senior Tax Accountant

North American Energy Partners, Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to oversee tax compliance across Canadian, US, and Australian jurisdictions. In this dynamic role, you will manage tax provisions, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide strategic insights to the management team. This temporary position offers a chance to grow your expertise in a collaborative environment, with a focus on professional development and a supportive workplace culture. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the field of tax accounting.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer paid premiums

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and personal time

GRRSP matching program

Summer Fridays

Health and Safety priority

Market aligned salary & bonus program

Social culture and employee events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA designation required.
• Strong research capabilities and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of tax returns across jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with finance teams and manage external audits.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Research Capabilities

Self-Motivation

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA designation

In-Depth Tax Program (preferred)

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Scope

As a Senior Tax Accountant at North American Construction Group, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the annual tax compliance program across our diverse range of entities. Reporting directly to the Tax Manager, you'll primarily focus on overseeing the Canadian tax program while providing valuable support for US and Australian compliance matters. This dynamic role offers opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to expand your expertise in Canadian, US and Australian tax regulations.

This is a temporary 16 month contract with the possibility of extension.

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Social culture and employee events
• Summer Fridays!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of tax provision schedules, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Prepare tax provisions, reconciliations, and disclosures for financial reporting purposes.
• Manage the preparation and filing of tax returns in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax laws and regulations, advising management on potential impacts.
• Oversee Canadian tax compliance, managing various returns and elections for relevant entities.
• Conduct thorough research on federal, provincial, and local taxation issues, offering strategic tax recommendations.
• Analyze tax laws and advise on various corporate tax matters.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.
• Act as a liaison with federal, provincial, and provincial authorities to fulfill compliance requirements.
• Administer various tax compliance requirements, including self-assessment tax determination.
• Collaborate with international finance teams, reviewing financial statements and addressing tax inquiries.
• Strategize and schedule tax payments to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Monitor tax correspondences and reconcile various return balances.
• Manage business number registrations and updates with relevant authorities.
• Handle external tax audits, inquiries, and controversies, ensuring favorable outcomes.
• Provide support for US and Australian tax compliance efforts.
• Analyze tax information to identify potential areas for savings.
• Collaborate with third-party tax recovery firms and lead special projects as needed.
• Provide tax analysis and advice on transactions and business operations, including preparing tax position memos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess tax planning relating to acquisitions, mergers, and new business activities.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Assist in the intercompany dividends and distributions process, to ensure compliance with tax requirements and offer advice on timing and amounts to minimize taxable amounts.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Offer coaching and training on tax-related matters to other departments.
• Assist the FP&A team with annual tax and transfer pricing budgeting.
• Forecast and process income and capital tax installments accurately.
• Implement tax compliance controls and procedures to enhance the company's tax risk management framework.
• Ensure effective governance and controls are in place, establishing procedures driven by organizational growth.
• Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and assist with internal control testing.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• Possession of an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).
• Progress towards completion of the In-Depth Tax Program is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and theory.
• Proficient research capabilities to navigate complex tax regulations and laws.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities, focusing on delivering high-quality customer service.
• Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously, with minimal supervision, to achieve objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel for accurate data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels within the organization and external stakeholders, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and achieving desired outcomes.

Overview

Who is NACG?

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope.

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us [e-mail] ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!