Senior Tax Accountant

North American Construction Group View all jobs

  • Acheson, AB
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position Scope:We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our finance team in a dynamic and globally focused environment. This role will support international tax compliance, tax provisions tax reporting, and tax planning initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax expertise, experience working in multinational environments, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.This position offers an opportunity to work on complex global tax matters while contributing to strategic tax planning and ensuring compliance with evolving international tax regulations.Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.Please note: This is a temporary 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.What’s In It for You?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Market aligned salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
  • Paid vacation time
  • Social culture and employee events
  • Half-Day Fridays!
Responsibilities:What You’ll Be Doing
  • Assist with tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules.
  • Prepare international tax calculations, filing, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support global tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS or US GAAP.
  • Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
  • Assist with Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) requirements.
  • Perform tax research and analysis to support tax compliance, reporting, and planning initiatives.
  • Monitor developments in international tax legislation, including OECD initiatives and local tax law changes.
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
  • Assist with tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities in various jurisdictions.
  • Contribute to tax planning initiatives and structuring projects to optimize the global tax position.
  • Maintain tax documentation and support improvements to tax processes and internal controls.
  • Preparing corporate, partnership and trust returns (T2, T5013, T3).
  • Recommend tax strategies by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues, provincial and Federal Sales Tax calculation, analysis and planning.
  • Maintain legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.
  • Maintain compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and provincial authorities.
  • Manage and administer HST/GST/QST/PST/State Tax compliance including monthly returns. Identify and determine self-assessment taxes on relevant transactions.
  • Manage tax audits including, direct interaction and support to tax auditors (both Income tax, HST/GST, US Sales and Use tax and PST audits).
  • Manage forecasting and payments for income and capital tax installments.
  • Provide coaching and training to various other departments on tax-related issues.
  • Identify areas of tax savings by analyzing tax information.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Prepare and file annual NR-4 returns.
  • Assist with the activities of third-party tax recovery firms, assist with or lead special projects as required.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX and assistance with internal control testing
  • Provide tax analysis and advice on transactions and to business operations including preparing tax position memos.
  • Ensure follow-up on notices of assessments and other tax correspondence and accounting.
Qualifications:What Makes You the ONE
  • 4–7+ years of tax experience, preferably with exposure to international taxation
  • Experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax departments is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of international tax concepts, transfer pricing, and global tax compliance
  • Strong experience working with complex and fast-paced tax provisions under IFRS or US GAAP
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
  • Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA) preferred.
  • Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) in progress required.
  • Strong understanding of accounting theory.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good research skills are necessary.
  • Highly detail oriented and organized.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet assigned deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
  • Proficiency with tax and accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Overview:Who is NACG?North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:
  • Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
  • Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2027, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
  • Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
  • Market Aligned Compensation – NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.
  • Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
  • GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
  • Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!
North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at to ask for assistance.North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.Become a member of the North American family today!

North American Construction Group