Sales Tax Accountant

Job Description

The Division:

Constellation Software Inc. is a leading provider of software and services to a growing group of public and private sector markets. Our industry-specific enterprise systems generally possess market leadership positions in the industries they serve.

Our Contour Software division, located in Pakistan, provides remote team members for some of our operating groups Finance & Accounting departments.

This is an opportunity to join Canadas largest software company, and work in a multi-national environment with team members and customers located in various time zones.

Job Summary:

The candidate must be resourceful, inquisitive, self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills and be capable of handling high work volumes with accuracy during peak periods.

The learning opportunities, in terms of international accounting rules, processes and tools, are immense. Training will be provided by the local team members. However, the ideal candidate will be one who brings drive and initiative to the learning process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and file sales tax returns (for States, Cities and Counties, where applicable), for North American divisions – both online and paper returns.

This includes responding to letters/requests from the various States/Cities.

Provide AP back-ups and requesting AP Manager to process sales tax payments.

Microsoft Great Plains exposure/experience useful.

This task is high volume in nature, and requires an emphasis on accuracy.

Contacting Tax departments to resolve sales tax notices, questions and discrepancies.

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Post-secondary education with a focus on business /accounting or equivalent work experience.

Experience with Great Plains an asset.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Able to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Exciting Benefits we offer:

Market-leading Salary

Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

Parents Medical Coverage

Provident Fund

Employee Performance-based bonuses

Home Internet Subsidy

Conveyance Allowance

Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

Life Benefit

Child Care Facility [Karachi & Lahore only]

Company Provided Lunch/Dinner

Professional Development Budget

Recreational area for in-house games [Karachi & Lahore only]

Sporadic On-shore training opportunities

Friendly work environment

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