What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Staff Accountant position at Hazen and Sawyer?
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an International Bookkeeper to join our successful, environmental engineering firm. We are an employee-owned firm with over 2,100 people in over 70 locations across the country and abroad. Our range of services encompasses the planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater-related projects – from clean water treatment, storage, and distribution to wastewater and stormwater collection, treatment, and reuse.
Why Hazen And Sawyer
Why Hazen And Sawyer
- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
- Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multi-currency ledgers for UK and Canadian entities.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries for both entities.
- Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation/amortization expense.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK) and GST/HST/PST filings (Canada) within statutory deadlines with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC - UK) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA - Canada) for:
- Support preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports and assist with year-end closing activities.
- Manage payroll journal entries and reconciliations in alignment with UK PAYE/NIC and Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Employment Insurance (EI)/ Slip and Summary T4, requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-border finance teams to ensure unified reporting and intercompany transaction reconciliation.
- Monitor exchange rates and adjust foreign currency entries for accurate reporting.
- Stay current with changes in UK and Canadian tax legislation affecting bookkeeping and filing responsibilities.
- Utilize accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint) adapted to multi-country operations.
- BA/BS degree in Accounting
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well with others and independently.
- Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
- Canada (is a plus):
- Understanding the regional differences and thresholds for federal and provincial taxes (5% GST applicable provincial sales tax rules)
- Accounting for varying rules on minimum wage, holiday pay, and statutory deductions (e.g., Ontario vs. BC).
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Credits - Tracking eligible expenses for potential tax credits.
- UK (is a plus):
- Working knowledge of UK payroll including auto-enrolment pension contributions.
- Understanding VAT rates (standard, reduced, zero-rated, exempt).
- Monitoring VAT registration thresholds.
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location