Staff Tax Accountant - Tax Compliance
Omaha, NE, US
Requisition ID: 133484
Job Level: Mid Level
Department: Tax
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Tax department. This is a great opportunity to work with a team and continue to grow your skills and career. This department is responsible for tax research and planning, income tax, transaction tax (sales & use, VAT, GST) property tax, and tax incentives. The successful candidate’s initial assignment will be to the transaction tax group and will need to be a highly motivated individual with the ability to build relationships quickly and naturally. These relationships will bring this candidate the credibility needed to operate as a successful business partner within the Kiewit Companies.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
Location
This position is based out of Kiewit's headquarters at 1550 Mike Fahey Street. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of transactional tax returns (state, local, and international)
- Analysis of tax payable accounts
- Completion of assigned projects
- Monitor tax legislation
- Assist with tax audits
- Research and analysis of tax issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent
- 0-3 years tax experience
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven technical abilities
- Ability to conduct research
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and research software)
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Willing and able to put in the time required to meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Some travel may be required
Additional Requirements:
- Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
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