Staff Accountant - Sales & Use Tax

Dashiell•Houston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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 www.dashiell.com. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting is required.
Prior experience with sales/use tax application is highly 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
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA, or actively pursuing licensure, preferred.
Experience with construction industry preferred.
Prior participation in sales/use tax audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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.