Tax Accountant

As the Tax Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s Canada tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning.

Responsibilities:

• Gather data and complete calculations required to prepare Canada Federal or State tax forms related to your assigned team including maintenance of comprehensive tax calendar of filing obligations to ensure filing obligations are timely and accurately met. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Develop knowledge of OneSource tax compliance software and coordinate with outside service providers to complete assigned tax forms.
• Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation modeling, etc.
• Research and document positions taken in the tax returns, including preparation of written memoranda.
• Maintain, update and enhance tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.
• Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions, such as Alteryx, Orbitax and others, to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.
• Monitor developments in tax law specific to your assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws/requirements.
• Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for the tax compliance and planning processes ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree - Accounting, finance or related required
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 3 years preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of information
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Assembly of data and preparation of reports