Indirect Tax Accountant

Balfour Beatty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty in Texas is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to support sales and use tax, personal property tax, and related filings across divisions and job sites.

You will gather and analyze data, prepare returns, and assist in audits while helping develop internal controls and procedures. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of tax accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic forms for indirect tax compliance related to sales and use, personal property tax and business license filings.
• Assist in development of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Research and analyze tax laws and prepare final field reports for risk assessment reviews.
• Assist with management and resolution of indirect tax audits.

Skills

Sales & use tax

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant for the Texas Division. The primary function of this role is to provide a wide range of tax support which includes gathering and analyzing data from the divisions and job site locations in order to prepare various tax returns including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and provide assistance in the resolution of related tax audits. Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers; manage department resources to meet or exceed the expectations of the company and improve knowledge and skills by pursuing continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Prepare basic forms for indirect tax compliance related to sales and use, personal property tax and business license filings.
• Work with tax department on converting JD Edwards data into input data for tax returns.
• Assist in development of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Research and report on tax issues surrounding sales and use tax, personal property tax, and business license.
• Research and analyze tax laws and prepare final field reports for risk assessment reviews.
• Assist with the management and resolution of indirect tax audits surrounding sales and use tax, property tax and business license compliance.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned such as assisting with the development of indirect tax training programs
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through training, participates in software training and seminars as applicable for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2 - 4 years of tax accounting experience
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills are necessary
• Strong PC skills utilizing Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook
• Exposure to Vertex or other sales and use tax compliance software is a plus, but not required.