Senior Tax Accountant - Denver, United States - Cologix

Description

About our Company:
Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company.

Our platform gives customers access to 40+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 11 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 700+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and six Internet exchanges.

We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service.

Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

As a Senior Tax Accountant with Cologix you will be responsible for preparing and/or assisting with the preparation of timely and accurate US and Canadian federal, state, provincial returns, supporting workpapers and journal entries.

You will prepare or assist with the preparation of the global income tax provision calculations, journal entries, footnote disclosures and any corresponding documentation.

And you will support various financial and tax audits and inquiries, tax incentive compliance and a variety of other tasks and projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of and experience with US and Canadian tax laws, tax accounting under US GAAP, as well as strong system and communication skills.

What you do daily:

Prepare US federal and state returnsPrepare or assist with Canadian federal and provincial returnsPrepare or assist with global income tax provision calculations and footnote disclosures and corresponding documentation.

Preparation of excel based workpapers to support US and Canadian tax calculations and book / tax differences as well as transfer pricing calculationsPrepare or assist with journal entries for tax provision, tax payments, and transfer pricingGather and summarize accounting income statements, balance sheets, trial balance reports, and transaction details to support income tax compliance calculationsFixed asset report creation from NetSuite accounting module for US tax depreciation upload, review, and reconciliation to book amountsPerform Canadian tax depreciation calculations, review and reconciliation to book amounts with assistance from Tax Director as applicableGather fixed asset information and other accounting support for outside consultants and advisors in support of property tax and specific income tax or indirect tax related planning or issue resolution effortsCollaborate with accounting team to gather necessary information, resolve tax related issues, and respond to financial statement and governmental auditsAssist in closing government notices with proper document retentionMaintain and/or support the maintenance of tax compliance calendar to ensure timely and complete complianceContinuous improvement to the tax return and tax provision processes each yearProvide tax guidance to accounting, executive, and payroll teams as necessaryThis is a hands on role preparing workpapers, using software, and preparing documentation and communication necessary to resolve and close tax issues primarily in the income tax areaThis role will also support:

Sales, use, and VAT decisions and tax return compliance review, tax incentive applications and related maintenance requirements as well property tax research and compliance supportWhat makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university with a Master of Taxation PreferredCertified Public Accountant, active or inactive license is acceptable4 or more years of US corporate income tax compliance / tax return experience, US partnership reporting, Canadian corporate income tax and/or partnership reporting experience4 or more years of income tax provision preparation including journal entries and footnotesExperience with multiple income tax compliance software packages required.

CCH Axcess US income tax compliance software helpful.

Experience with tax provision software beneficial as we evaluate implementation of software for tax provisionExperience with transfer pricing documentation, calculations, and concepts beneficial4 or more years of experience in a corporate environment or large accounting firm focused primarily on the above income tax areas (compliance and financial reporting for income tax)Solid understanding of US sales and use taxesCanadian VAT knowledge and experience extremely helpfulGeneral understanding of withholding tax concepts and rulesUnderstanding of the basic requirements for property tax compliance, financial reporting and paymentStrong understanding of tax technical research on a variety of research platforms for various tax types described aboveStrong excel skillsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to interact effectively with various departments and functions including accounting, sales, operations, and executive teamsExperience with journal entries specific to tax in a variety of accounting systems.

NetSuite ERP experience a plusStrong analytical and problem solving skills; must be able to recognize problems, think critically, and be proactive in finding solutionsAbility to work both independently and in a team environment, multitask, set own priorities, and adapt to a changing environmentExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailHighly organized, strong drive to learn and passionate about personal success and success of the companyPreferred:

Telecom, data center and/or real estate industry familiarityTax incentive experience helpful but not requiredBenefits:We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceFlexible spending account optionsNon-accrued PTOCompany paid holidays401k Retirement PlanShort- and Long-Term DisabilityIndividual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.


Salary Range$80,000$100,000 USDNOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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