Accounting and Taxation Specialist

Welcome to Searce

The process-first AI-native modern tech consultancy that's rewriting the rules.

We don't do traditional.

As an engineering-led consultancy, we are dedicated to relentlessly improving the real business outcomes. Our solvers co-innovate with clients to futurify operations and make processes smarter, faster & better. We build alongside our clients. Not for the vanity metrics. But for the transformation to embed lasting competitive advantage for our clients.

The result Modern business reinvention, built on math, tech, and clarity of purpose.

Your Mission: The Role

Solving for better.

You are a proactive, indispensable partner to Searce's leadership, expected to maintain a strong sense of professional integrity while managing end-to-end processes related to US and Canadian taxation and internal controls. This isn't just about tracking numbers; it's about being a creative visionary who can step back, see the big picture, and identify tax planning opportunities and internal control improvements.

As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations and delivering insightful findings to management. You will serve as a critical advisor by challenging the status quo and providing the financial clarity needed to navigate the competitive tech consulting landscape with speed and precision.

Major Roles & Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax returns
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including extensions and amendments.
• Research and apply relevant tax laws and regulations to complex tax issues.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the organization.

2. Tax Provision:

• Calculate and analyze US and Canadian income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax liabilities.
• Prepare detailed work papers to support tax provision calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.

3. Tax Planning:

• Identify and implement tax-efficient strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Advise on tax-effective structuring of transactions.

4. Tax Audits:

• Respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare and provide documentation to support tax positions.
• Represent the organization in tax audits and appeals.

5. Accounting:

• Accounting tasks, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide support to the finance team on tax-related matters.

Education & Experience

We value results, but we use these benchmarks to find the best talent in the field:

• Degrees: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. A Masters degree in Commerce or Finance is highly preferred.
• Advanced Certifications: A CPA or CA designation is preferred. Other advantageous qualifications include CMA, MBA, or PGDBA in Finance.
• Experience: 2-5 years of proven work experience in a similar role.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in US and Canadian tax laws, tax automation tools, and forms such as 1120, 1065, 1040, GILTI, and Sales and Use tax returns.

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