Senior Tax Accountant

Foundation Building Materials•Santa Ana, CA

4d•$94,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the corporate tax function with a focus on indirect tax compliance, reporting, research, and account reconciliation. This role partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely tax filings while maintaining compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian tax requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a comparable four-year degree preferred; relevant public and/or corporate accounting experience may be considered equivalent.
Five or more years of indirect tax and accounting experience within multi-unit, multi-state organizations.
Working knowledge of web-based tax research platforms, such as CCH Tax Research.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros, and related functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines within established timeframes.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Avalara, including AvaTax and ECM, or Vertex sales tax and exemption certificate software applications preferred.
Experience within the construction or building supply distribution industry considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and review of sales and use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings across applicable U.S. jurisdictions.
Assist with the preparation and review of Canadian GST, PST, HST, and QST tax returns for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings across applicable jurisdictions.
Prepare resale certificates for suppliers.
Review and approve customer exemption and resale certificates.
Maintain the exemption and resale certificate management system.
Process tax adjustments for valid non-taxable sales within the ERP system.
Provide guidance to internal and external business partners regarding product taxability and jurisdiction-specific resale and exemption certificate requirements.
Research, interpret, and apply state and local tax regulations, administrative guidance, and legislative rulings.
Assist with sales and use tax audit preparation and supporting documentation.
Prepare and upload tax journal entries within the ERP system.
Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts.
Support the accuracy and integrity of indirect tax reporting and related financial information.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of indirect tax processes.
Support special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Tax department and corporate objectives.