Indirect Tax Accountant

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.