Senior Tax Accountant
| Company | Lightspeed Commerce |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience of accounting and industry tax experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge with US taxes
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
- Adept at handling sensitive documents
- Willingness to learn different tax concepts
Responsibilities
- Work within the tax function to assist in US income tax accounting and lead preparation of US (federal and state) income tax returns
- Prepare quarterly/annual US tax provisions and ensure timely payments of all tax payments
- Assist with the preparation of various US tax forms such as Form 1099, W-8BEN, W-9 and complex US calculations such as BEAT, Section 382, GILTI, Section 163(j) etc.
- Support the preparation of US sales tax returns and assist with internal sales tax inquiries as needed
- Support the preparation and submission of potential R&D tax credit claims
- Coordinate month-end financial reporting procedures including reconciling tax accounts, preparing internal control documentation, and some filing obligations
- Prepare responses to audit and notice requests from tax authorities
- Help with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
- Provide cash tax estimates and effective tax rate forecasts to the Financial Planning & Analysis group for budgeting and forecasting purposes
- Support preparation of the transfer pricing file and coordinate preparation of transfer pricing agreements with the legal team
- Research tax issues and recommend alternative tax treatments to reduce the company’s tax burden and risks
- Assist the Tax Director in special projects, as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in French
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with Avalara
- Transfer pricing, M&A, equity compensation experience
- Experience working in public or other SaaS/technology companies
- CPA (Canada or US) designation in progress