Staff Accountant Sales & Use Tax

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

Dashiell an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR) is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities power generation industrial renewable and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies engineering and design maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large complex projects Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale resources and safety culture of Quanta Services Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at .

Job Title: Staff Accountant Sales & Use Tax

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034

Primary Function:
The Tax Staff Accountant position will work closely with the Indirect Tax Manager and various other Departments to provide guidance on Sales and Use Tax issues audits and filings. Additionally the position will assist with other Accounting Department activities as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

Review state sales/use tax laws and literature to ensure compliance and best tax strategies/opportunities are utilized in each situation
Work closely with the Sales Department at the bid level to ensure sales/use taxes are clearly defined
Review contract language on sales/use to affirm or detect discrepancies from intended treatment
Coordinate Accounting and Purchasing Department activities with regards to sales/use tax including:
- Maintain sales and use tax spreadsheet for tax treatment
- Ensure proper tax treatment throughout the duration of each job
- Communicate effectively when changes are made to the sales and use tax spreadsheet
- Review contracts to ensure correct treatment of tax
- Research and verify tax rates with jobsite addresses utilizing state taxing authority websites and other third-party tools
- Confirm proper treatment on monthly sales/use tax reporting
- Create tax exemption certificates
- Acquire proper documentation and ensure it is available in a timely manner for audit support
Accounting Duties:
- Maintain sales and use tax work papers and returns in the required format
- Confirm that documentation provided to/by the sales department is properly saved in the sales database directory
- File sales use and gross receipts tax returns as applicable
- Reconcile tax GL accounts monthly
- Participate in and assist with sales and use tax audits
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable in obtaining documentation for sales and use tax corrections as required
- Maintain state/local codes in accounting system to reflect current rates and changes
- Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting is required. Prior experience with sales/use tax application is highly preferred. CPA or actively pursuing licensure preferred. Experience with construction industry preferred. Prior participation in sales/use tax audits is preferred.

Employee must possess skills in the following areas:

Knowledge of sales/use tax application
Strong computer software skills including MS Office (principally Excel)
Ability to prioritize and multitask in order to meet deadlines
Detail oriented and strong analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Dashiell an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR) is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities power generation industrial renewable and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning...