Wesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution and logistics services. The Tax Accountant will assist with Canada tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning, ensuring timely and accurate filing obligations are met.
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree - Accounting, finance or related required
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
