Indirect Tax Analyst

The primary responsibility of this position is to take ownership of the preparation of sales and use tax compliance and assist with other indirect tax priorities for the US operations.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual sales and use tax returns and coordinate payment submissions
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the sales and use tax accounts
• Assist with preparation of data for annual property tax return filings
• Implement process improvement of the compliance function
• Develop analytical procedures to provide better analysis to the finance team
• Become familiar with tax rules and manufacturing exemptions for states of operation
• Build technical expertise through research platforms, training seminars, etc. and disseminate to key team members
• Engage in tax savings and refund opportunities
• Assist with sales and use tax audit examinations
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting/Finance/Business
• Minimum 1-year sales and use tax compliance experience and/or corporate accounting experience 
• Other direct or indirect tax experience is an asset
• Experience with Oracle EBS is an asset
• Experience with tax applications such as OneSource, Vertex, Avalara is an asset

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Analytical Skills (Data-driven)
• Strategic Thinking (Opportunities for process improvement and cash tax savings)
• Problem Solving (Innovation towards new challenges)
• Written and Oral Communication (Assist with providing sales/use tax guidance and information to non-tax personnel)
• Teamwork (Collaboration with corporate and mill personnel)

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. The successful candidate will be asked to pass a background and drug test.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.