US Tax Analyst

Resolute Forest Products Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in the forest products industry as a US Tax Analyst in Montreal. This full-time position offers a dynamic role where you'll assist with federal and state tax compliance, manage tax accounting, and support tax depreciation processes. You'll thrive in a hybrid work environment, leveraging your analytical and communication skills to contribute to a collaborative team. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. With competitive salary packages and generous benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a difference in a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

At least three weeks of vacation

Full range of group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and family assistance program

Education assistance program

Hybrid workplace

Office accessible by public transit

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of corporate or public accounting tax experience required.
• Knowledge of the US Tax Code and its application in corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of federal and state income tax returns and estimates.
• Support tax accounting and reconciliation of tax accounts.

Skills

US Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

OneSource Tax Provision

OneSource Income Tax

Longview Financial Reporting

SAP

Job description

Resolute Forest Products, founded more than two centuries ago, is a global leader in the forest products industry. Through the years, it has built more than 20 predecessor companies and supported hundreds of communities.

The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Our 6,600+ employees work hard to produce quality market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers that are marketed in over 60 countries.

Resolute offers a rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help grow your skills.

The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of US Tax Analyst. This job is full-time permanent.

The US Tax Analyst is responsible for the following tasks:

Assist with the preparation and review of income tax compliance for US federal and states, including estimated payments, extensions, tax returns, tax provisions, and cash tax forecasts. Support fixed asset process for tax books. Address tax notices and other correspondence.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Income Tax Compliance – Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, estimates and extensions. Prepare US tax filings for controlled foreign corporations (CFC’s). Work with business units to gather state tax apportionment data. Perform federal and state tax research on technical issues as needed. Support federal and state income tax audits as required. Support the Sr. US Tax Manager with projects as requested.
• Tax Accounting – Support the preparation of the US annual tax provisions. Reconcile and analyze tax accounts. Reconcile federal and state income taxes payable by filing unit.
• Tax Depreciation – Record and track fixed assets for tax depreciation, state tax depreciation adjustments, tax gain/loss calculations, and E&P depreciation. Provide support for deferred taxes associated with fixed assets.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates successfully working independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work proficiently in a hybrid work environment.

Required Professional Experiences and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of corporate or public accounting tax experience with a focus on corporate tax compliance.
• Knowledge of the US Tax Code and application of the Code in a corporate setting.
• High level of demonstrated technical proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience utilizing tax technology for the compliance process.

Preferred Professional Experiences and Qualifications (those are considered as assets):

• CPA certification.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Proficiency with using OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax applications.
• Experience using Longview Financial Reporting and SAP.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, in French and English is a strong asset.

What We Are Offering:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience.
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work.
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Education assistance program.
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work.
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity.
• Office accessible by public transit.

Resolute is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Four core values influence everything we do at Resolute and help ensure our continued growth and success: Resolute Forest Products is committed to the principles of employment equity.