Indirect Tax Accountant

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account 
401(k) with company match
Paid time off     
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant for the Texas Division. The primary function of this role is to provide a wide range of tax support which includes gathering and analyzing data from the divisions and job site locations in order to prepare various tax returns including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and provide assistance in the resolution of related tax audits. Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers; manage department resources to meet or exceed the expectations of the company and improve knowledge and skills by pursuing continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Prepare basic forms for indirect tax compliance related to sales and use, personal property tax and business license filings.
• Work with tax department on converting JD Edwards data into input data for tax returns.
• Assist in development of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Research and report on tax issues surrounding sales and use tax, personal property tax, and business license.
• Research and analyze tax laws and prepare final field reports for risk assessment reviews.
• Assist with the management and resolution of indirect tax audits surrounding sales and use tax, property tax and business license compliance.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned such as assisting with the development of indirect tax training programs
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Promote Customer Relations 

• Builds effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through training, participates in software training and seminars as applicable for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2 - 4 years of tax accounting experience
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills are necessary
• Strong PC skills utilizing Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook
• Exposure to Vertex or other sales and use tax compliance software is a plus, but not required.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.