POSITION PURPOSE -
The Senior Tax Accountant, a part of the sales/use tax team, will be responsible for a variety of projects supporting sales/use tax systems (product taxability, tax rates), sales/use/GST/PST/QST tax audits, tax exempt customer databases, research and new business initiatives.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• 80% Tax Planning, Accounting, Research, Compliance, and Audit Defense as needed to meet the goals of the Department. May serve as principal contact on one or more projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners. May lead or participate in special studies to determine Indirect Tax implications of company operations. May be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of Sales Tax Returns, and for the accurate statement of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable. May serve as liaison between SSC and subsidiary businesses in the US and internationally.
• 10% Participation on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert
• 10% Coaching and mentoring of associates in the department

  NATURE AND SCOPE -
  Reports to Tax Manager

  No associates report to this role on a permanent basis but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

  ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
  Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.