What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax & General Accountant position at DYWIDAG?
DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep infrastructure safe and secure every single day.
The Tax & General Accountant is responsible for supporting both tax-related activities and general accounting functions across the organization. This role includes preparing and submitting sales tax filings, assisting with corporate tax processes, and performing essential general ledger and payroll-related accounting tasks. The Tax & General Accountant will work collaboratively with internal teams and external tax partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
Essential Functions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Join our 1,500 specialists working across 10 sectors in more than 50 countries!
What else do I need to know?
Safer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We’re looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today.
The Tax & General Accountant is responsible for supporting both tax-related activities and general accounting functions across the organization. This role includes preparing and submitting sales tax filings, assisting with corporate tax processes, and performing essential general ledger and payroll-related accounting tasks. The Tax & General Accountant will work collaboratively with internal teams and external tax partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
Essential Functions
- Prepare, post, and reconcile all payroll-related journal entries in accordance with monthly and year-end reporting requirements.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts associated with payroll, benefits, and other employee-related transactions.
- Manage intercompany processing, including month-end closing activities, preparing statements, issuing shared services invoices, and generating audit support documentation.
- Process monthly general ledger accruals and record recurring and non-recurring expenses.
- Review and update monthly FTE reporting in coordination with the Payroll team.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support the closing process.
- Prepare and submit U.S. and Canadian sales tax returns on a monthly/quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with external tax providers regarding corporate tax payments and supporting documentation.
- Assist with gathering and organizing financial information required for sales prequalification packages and annual renewals.
- Support ad hoc and special projects, including system improvements, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in relation to sales tax and general ledger activities.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to resolve issues professionally.
- None
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, laptop use, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Join our 1,500 specialists working across 10 sectors in more than 50 countries!
What else do I need to know?
Safer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We’re looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today.