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Tax Accountant

Location: 

Omaha, NE, US

Requisition ID: 174375 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: DHO Tax Compliance 

Department: Tax 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated Tax 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. 

District Overview

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, Kiewit is an employee-owned company operating through a network of offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, heavy civil, power, oil, gas and chemical, industrial, building and mining. With revenues of $12.1 billion, Kiewit's workforce includes approximately 28,800 staff and craft employees. Kiewit Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Location

This position is based out of our Omaha, Nebraska office.

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 of accounting 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 

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

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.
 

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
Job Segment: Accounts Payable, Engineer, Accounting, Tax, Entry Level, Finance, Engineering

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