Sr. Tax Specialist

Sr. Tax Specialist

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description:

The Sr. Tax Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within the organization. This role will support the tax department by handling Federal income tax, property tax, and sales & use tax for all PUIS locations throughout the United States. This role requires deep knowledge of tax regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally throughout the organization.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Assist with internal and external tax audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all documentation related to the accounting cycle.
• Confirm accuracy of records and documents related to tax reporting and preparation.
• Help design and implement tax policies and evaluate managerial processes to ensure compliance.
• Lead all tax related planning and reporting including filing of corporate tax returns.
• Stay up to date on all federal, state, and local tax and accounting laws, and advise business leaders on best practices.
• Assist in developing business and investment strategies for an optimized tax return.
• Assist in developing new policies and procedures for improving the collection of tax information from department managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent required. (Master's degree in taxation preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a Tax related position.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience utilizing ERP software's (Acumatica preferred).
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and deadline-oriented.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, take initiative, and attempt tasks independently.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.