Senior Accountant, Tax

OverviewWho We Are: TELUS Digital is an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada's largest telecommunications providers.We design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture.In January 2023, TELUS Digital acquired WillowTree, creating a combined firm with service offerings spanning Customer Experience and Digital Solutions.With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across eight core service areas: Digital Product Consulting, Digital Marketing Services, Data & AI, Strategy Consulting, Business Operations Modernization, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Engineering, and QA & Test Engineering.From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.Location & FlexibilityOur Senior Accountant, Tax & Compliance is an integral part of our Finance team at TELUS Digital.This role will have the option to be in a Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity based out of one of the following offices: Charlottesville, VA, Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, or Boston, MA, OR in a Work From Anywhere (Remote) capacity from within the U.S.The OpportunityAs TELUS Digital's Senior Accountant, Tax & Compliance, you'll lead tax compliance efforts for our nationwide operations, collaborating with the Account & Consolidation Manager.You'll lead the preparation and filing of indirect taxes, resolving tax notices, and partnering with external consultants.Additionally, you'll handle the business insurance, coordinate Workers' Compensation compliance, and contribute to month-end close activities.Your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining compliance, organizing meticulous filing systems, and supporting various financial processes, making you a key figure in TELUS Digital's financial integrity.ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation of multi-state sales and use tax returnsOwnership for quarterly filing for the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) and Washington Business and Occupation (B&O) taxResolve tax notices by communicating with the payroll team as neededDetermine the course of action for any tax notices received, including submission/follow-ups with external vendor partnersFile property tax filings for VA and NCCollaborate with external tax accounting vendors and our parent company for various types of filings, including state and federal income tax filingsInvolved in the month-end close activities, including reconciling certain accounts, including sales tax payable, and recording certain reclassificationsOwnership of business insurance, disbursement and submission of renewed Certificate of insurance to clients, and submission of needed documentation for Workers' Compensation compliance and annual auditsPrepare payments and remittances for payments due, including mail tracking, documentation, etc.Maintain the filling system for all entities in the WillowTree enterprisePartner with Corporation Service Company (CSC) for any requirements related to annual reportingPartner with WillowTree's Accounts Payable team for 1099 filing and submissionReview of expense reports and record month-end accruals relating to expense reportingAssist with audit preparation related to the financial statement auditQualifications/Skills3+ years of tax accounting experienceExtremely detail-orientedTrack record of striving for data integrity and a desire to constantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processesExperience with regulatory filingsStrong understanding of taxes, sales and use tax, and general complianceAbility to work independently without considerable oversight and to act decisively in order to meet deadlines and maintain accuracyMaintains a consistent awareness of tax accounting trends and changesCollaborative approach with the ability to engage various disciplines and stakeholders in an organizationDemonstrates an equitable and open-minded approach when considering the viewpoints of others, especially when those viewpoints differ from their ownStrong Excel and/or Google Sheet skillsBonus PointsExperience with WorkdayUnderstanding of SOX complianceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis, or a CPAEqual Opportunity EmployerAt TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants' qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.#LI-hybrid#LI-remoteWhat We'll OfferIn addition to a great culture and interesting work with opportunities for growth and development, this position is eligible for the following benefits:Healthcare benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental (Including an option for 100% coverage of individual employee medical premiums)Life & Disability Insurance401K matchingFlexible paid time off & paid company holidaysParental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)And more*Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons determined during the interview process.Role ranges are periodically reviewed and updated based on market changes, internal needs, and industry trends.To drive ongoing pay equity for team members, TELUS Digital conducts regular compensation audits.USA Pay Range $85,000 — $101,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr