Senior Tax Analyst (12-month contract)

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), as the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. sales tax filings, assisting with tax audits, drafting objections, preparing simple tax provisions, filing information returns, and supporting ad hoc tax-related projects.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

• Review invoices and payments for sales tax compliance
• Analyze sales tax accounts and prepare working papers to support the monthly/quarterly/annual US sales tax returns and ensure compliance of sales tax returns filing
• Assist members of the business with sales tax compliance questions by conducting technical sales tax research and analyzing tax issues
• Assist with managing indirect tax audits and liaising with US tax authorities
• Keep current with US sales tax legislative and administrative changes and communicate any impact to the organization
• Prepare monthly provisions and journal entries including tax account reconciliations, true ups adjustments and facilitate legal entity tax installment calculation
• Participate in ad-hoc projects to provide tax inputs as needed.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance
• Must have professional accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion
• 4+ years of US sales tax experience
• Proficiency with computer software (Corporate Taxprep, Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions), Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience working within IFRS environment
• Sound business and finance knowledge and judgement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and an excellent attention to detail.
• Aptitude to work both independently and as a team member in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated person who takes initiative and ownership to improve tax related processes and procedures.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range: $55- $60 per hour.

Location: Toronto

OUR PEOPLE 

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always! 

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform. 

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!