Tax Accountant, RTR- Kalmar (Ottawa, KS)

Salary:

• Starting @ $75k/year
• Eligible for annual bonus

Who is Kalmar?

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.

Our offering consists of cargo handling equipment, automation, software and services. The Kalmar product range includes ship-to-shore cranes, rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes, straddle and shuttle carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors and forklift trucks. Kalmar’s offering also covers maintenance contracts, technical support, spare parts, training and crane upgrades and Kalmar One automation system.

What makes Kalmar GREAT:

• Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.
• We believe we can help drive the transition to a 1.5°C, circular world by solving our customers’ sustainability challenges. At the same time, we take action to ensure that our environmental ambitions are founded on safe, inclusive, transparent and ethical business practices.
• Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
• Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective your first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
• 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,
• 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….

Making your next move count

Purpose of Position:

• Acts as primary point of contact for selected processes, which include coordination of month-end system balancing/closing, audits, and 1099 filing.
• Provide support for roles in the area of local Country Finance and Controllership.
• Responsible for administration and updating/maintaining of data within Vertex and Sage
• Participate in process improvement projects to ensure appropriate tax assessment.
• Handling ad-hoc/audit requests on a timely manner.
• Follow internal control procedures and all accounting policies in accordance with CAS and internal control framework.
• Building supportive relationships with peers and colleagues.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• 65% Provide tax accounting services: deliver services in line with agreed controls and procedures; ensure that data is accurate in company systems; recognize unusual events and work with supervisor to resolve the case
• 20% Comply with internal control procedures and tax accounting policies in compliance with US tax practices; ensure all the documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
• 15% Provide cross training and back-up support for roles in the area of US RTR; handle ad-hoc requests
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager related to the areas of accountability
• All work needs to be conducted in compliance with Global Company guidelines, code of conduct, policies, procedures, controls and legal requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in US sales/use tax, asset management, finance operations

Competencies:

• Experience with simple to complex query handling
• Good MS-office skills, ERP knowledge, Vertex, Sage
• US indirect tax/asset management knowledge
• Strong team player
• Problem solving attitude
• To demonstrate analytical skills
• Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Taking initiative in a proactive manner to improve own and team work practices
• Proficiency of written and oral English

You will be part of:

Kalmar currently employs more than 4,800 professionals worldwide. One of our most important values is: We do it together. We value team skills, as well as innovativeness, customer orientation, and a willingness to commit to continuous improvement. We work closely with our customers and partners - across language, cultural, and professional borders. We see diversity as a common strength and valuable resource for Kalmar’s future.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

Kalmar is part of Cargotec

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with property taxes?
• Do you have experience with complex query handling?

Experience:

• Tax accounting: 4 years (Preferred)
• Asset management: 4 years (Preferred)
• Financial auditing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Financial report writing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Sage: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ottawa, KS 66067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, KS 66067