What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at POLYVANTIS?
Location: Mount Vernon, IN (US) or Sanford, ME
Company profile:
POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS®, ACRYLITE® and LEXAN™ Film and Sheet. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheet and film for air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.
A career at POLYVANTIS means you will make an impact on the Company’s success each day. We offer excellent pay and benefits, along with comprehensive learning programs to help grow your career. Apply now to join our team and we will become Stronger Together.
Job Purpose
As Senior Accountant, you are responsible for tax operations support and general ledger activities for the US and Canadian legal entities. You will be involved in compiling financial data for direct and indirect tax calculations, supporting period-end activities, ensuring uninterrupted processes in accordance with policies and procedures and supporting audit requests.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage US and Canadian Tax support, monthly filings and first point of contact for inquiries
- Strong collaboration with Global Tax team
- Handling and coordination of direct and indirect tax reporting and audits
- Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
- Manage fixed assets and project accounting
- Support ad-hoc and external group audit reporting requirements / deliverables
- Support product costing and inventory revaluations
- Drive improvement, simplification, and standardization of data collection and submission requirements for tax compliance
- Contribute to regional tax initiatives and implement new processes to optimize tax functions
- Create process documentation and pro-actively share knowledge with colleagues
- Assist with other accounting duties as necessary
Requirements:
- Minimum - bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or related fields
- CPA a plus
- Canadian tax experience a plus
Experience
- 2 to 5 years of relevant working experience in Finance & Accounting
- Knowledge of standard accounting practices (IFRS/Local GAAP)
- GST
- Reconciliation
Competencies
- Pro-active mindset and ability to operate both independently and as a team member
- Solid understanding of accounting and reporting processes and systems, strong preference for SAP knowledge
- Strong communication skills to build up a solid network and exercise positive influence in the organization
- Able to see through processes quickly, identify opportunities for improvement and act as a change agent to convert those opportunities into tangible action
We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.