Total 2 tax accountant job vacancies in The Philippines

Avid is looking for an Accountant to join its US Shared Services Accounting Services team! The role is located in the Philippines and can be performed at home or as a hybrid position from our office in Taguig! It will require to work on a night shift. 

What you’ll do

• Play a role in monthly accounting close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and flux analysis.
• Assists with preparation of audit schedules for quarterly review/annual audit.
• Prepare Royalty reports and corresponding payment requests.
• Assists with accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team.
• Assist with monthly fixed asset closing process.
• Potential for cross training in other areas, such as SEC, Tax, and Revenue recognition.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Tax and Revenue ad hoc projects as necessary.

Who you are

• You have bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and accounts reconciliations.
• You are organized and detail-oriented.
• You have a demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• You have a first experience with an accounting software (preferably SAP).
• You must show ability to manage multiple tasks and delivery dates.
• You have strong English written and verbal communication skills.

AVID is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

ABOUT AVID  

Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts. To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com. 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

ABOUT AVID

Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate, and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recordings and live concerts.

To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibility will involve 1) preparing and filing sales and use tax returns for over 130 registered state and local jurisdictions in the United States, 2) preparing and filing Canada’s GST / HST / QST monthly returns, and 3) compiling gross receipt and corresponding tax data for Australia and Japan to be sent to local accountants for reporting purposes.  Participate in the exempt certificate project, as necessary.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Responsible for preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns for US jurisdictions where Avid is registered.  Perform monthly reconciliations by comparing monthly SAP reports and Sovos reports. Ensure timely monthly return submissions and payment reconciliations.   Prepare and file Canada’s GST / HST / QST computations and filings.  Reconcile the GL accounts to Sovos and returns filed.  Compile Australia’s GST detail to create a workbook that is sent to an Australian tax accountant who files the monthly return.  A payment request is generated and once approved sent to AP to wire the funds to the Australian Tax Office. Pull together Japan’s current month’s detail to determines if the monthly return will be filed on actual transactions or on the prior year tax amount.  This report is sent to accountants in Japan to file.  A payment request is created and sent to AP to wire the monthly interim tax payment to the Japan Tax Agent so they can forward the funds to the Japan Government.  Support the Order Management team by providing tax guidance on orders being processed.  Work closely with Order Management as orders are created to determine if tax exempt certificates are required along with tax calculations. Assist in the clean-up and collection of customers’ tax-exempt certificates.  This project will entail reaching out to over 9,000 customers to obtain their updated tax-exempt certificates.  The certificates will then need to be uploaded into Sovos to migrate over to Avalara.   

WHO YOU ARE:

• Proficiency in SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in Sovos preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with State and Local Tax (SALT) preparing and filing returns.

Note: The role can be done as a full time or part-time. The role is a temporary assignment for 6 months.

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!