Accounting and Tax Manager (Hybrid work schedule)

Maptek•Golden, CO

10d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting and Tax Manager provides support for the SVP of Finance and Business Services and oversees the successful execution of the month end closing process including general ledger reconciliation accounts, accounts receivable, and other general ledger functions. Oversees of the day-to-day tasks of accounting professionals and remains hands-on in the execution of accounting functions as well as acting as a strategic thinker. The Accounting and Tax Manager also acts as Maptek North America’s tax expert focusing on US and Canada entities ensuring timely, accurate and compliant tax calculations, preparation, and filing. Provide guidance to the company maximizing retained cash and minimizing taxes/penalties/interest/audit risk. This position will focus on federal, state/provincial, and local jurisdictions. This position will be a combination of both strategic and in the weeds detail focus. The Accounting and Tax Manager is expected to serve as a model example of their profession, works with others in the department/company, facilitate timely/accurate work with tax authorities/partners, and timely monitor/resolve issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Tax experience in most areas noted above
Five or more years in an accounting department with experience in overseeing the work of other staff members
Advanced knowledge and aptitude in fundamental accounting principles
Strong critical thinking skills, logic, reasoning, and the ability to solve problems effectively
Advanced knowledge and aptitude in fundamental tax and accounting principles
Intermediate to advanced competence in accounting software packages, Sage 100 experience preferred
Maintains an attitude that promotes teamwork and cooperation
Courteous and positive customer (external and internal) service
Ability to liaise with and direct 3rd parties
Excellent written, speaking, and reading comprehension skills in the English language
Ability to get along well with a diverse group of people, attitudes, and expectations both locally and internationally
Ability to use MS Office and Google Suite
Ability to deal with multiple, competing demands and prioritize appropriately while meeting deadlines
Excellent active listening skills
Demonstrate social perceptiveness – understanding other’s reactions and how to deal with them

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA/Masters in Tax a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Receivable customer order to invoice including review of accounting staff work
Revenue recognition, cost of revenue, and inventory accounting
Fixed assets and prepaid accounting
Complex general ledger transactions
Payroll and calculations
Income tax – ensure timely and accurate filings while partnering with the business to minimize taxes
Sales and use tax - Ensure compliance with economic nexus evaluations including business licenses applications/renewals, periodic return filings (Avalara US), and systematized customer billing
Foreign withholding tax – ensure proper prepayment documentation, ensure accurate withholding, timely remittance of withholding, and periodic reporting
Domestic withholding tax – ensure proper prepayment documentation, ensure accurate withholding, timely remittance of withholding, and periodic reporting
Foreign withholding by payees to Maptek - review and improve current foreign withholding recovery process.
Transfer pricing – assist in maintaining North America and global reports
Intercompany transactions – analyze for proper taxing actions prior to billing and payment
Customer billings – ensure proper tax billing to clients
Vendor payments – ensure proper tax billing from suppliers
Property tax – prepare accurate declarations and file timely for compliance and minimization of tax
Employment tax – ensure proper taxation and withholding in all employee jurisdictions, proper treatment of benefits related to W2/T4 reporting, and proper filing of employment returns (941/State Unemployment)
Audits and notices – facilitate timely replies and/or resolution as received
Tax law changes – stay current on changes and ensure company responds accordingly to changes
Tax providers - work directly when necessary to improve compliance processes while minimizing their costs
Organizes and maintains company tax records
Enhance internal control processes and manage in an on-going manner
Drive process improvements in the Business Services Department processes and procedures resulting in more efficient and effective action out results by the team
Approach tasks, customers, and employees with a positive attitude
Foster an environment of collaboration by engaging in teamwork and building relationships across departments
Other duties as assigned