West Fraser has an opportunity for a full-time permanent Senior Income Tax Analyst in our Germantown office.
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and the largest softwood lumber producer globally!
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Senior Income Tax Analyst

The West Fraser US Headquarters (Germantown, Tennessee) is in search of a highly motivated income tax professional to become part of a growing and engaged finance team. This position provides an opportunity to take ownership of the income tax profile for the US operations and will provide a wide array of projects engaging in technical application and process improvement.

We are looking for a person with professional curiosity, an affinity for creative problem-solving, and strong cross-function collaboration. The goals for this position will be to utilize your technical and technological background to execute at a high level on the income tax provision, compliance, and various planning opportunities while working in conjunction with the US Tax Manager. We are looking for someone who can understand and build upon tax accounting methodologies, coordinate compliance efforts with our third-party tax preparer, and be effective in identifying tax-saving opportunities. This position may require travel as you would help with operations-based tax incentive work such as research and development tax credits or visit our corporate office in Vancouver.

This position will be primarily focused on US income tax, though this is a Canadian-based global operation that may have you working with our Canadian tax team on occasion. Flexibility to engage in other areas of the business such as indirect tax or within the finance function in lending those analytical and technological skills will bring additional value to the role.

What you will do:

• Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provision
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the income tax-related accounts
• Prepare financial statement supporting documentation as requested
• Manage the income tax third-party preparer for estimated payments, extension filings, and tax return delivery
• Aggregate necessary financial data and prepare working papers supporting tax computations
• Develop analytical procedures to provide better analysis to the finance team
• Maintain technical expertise through research platforms, training seminars, etc. and disseminate to key team members
• Engage in tax savings and refund opportunities both internally and with third-party consultants
• Manage income tax audits as they occur
• Address income tax and business notices as they occur
• Assist in compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

What is required for this role:

• Bachelor degree from accredited college or university in Accounting/Finance/Business
• Minimum 2-3 years of US income tax compliance/provision experience
• Proficiency in researching and interpreting tax guidance through CCH/RIA knowledge platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft software suite including Excel and Word

Preferences:

• Master of Accountancy or Taxation
• CPA certification would be an asset
• Other direct or indirect tax experience
• Experience with income tax reporting software including OneSource/Corp Tax

Benefits:

 We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401-k savings plans with company match options, paid holidays, and vacation time), and relocation assistance.

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)