Sales Tax Specialist

Job description

The Sales Tax Specialist works closely with the Manager of Sales Tax, Sales Tax Team Lead, Sales Tax Senior and Sales Tax Associates for all Sales Tax related to the Canadian operations.

Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Research sales tax law

- Determine completeness and validity of sales tax exemptions received from customers

- Work directly with customers to identify tax forms that need to be completed, explain tax laws and how they apply to the buyer’s purchases and assist in other ways

- Process sales tax refunds as needed

- Assist in preparation of auction event reconciliations

- Examine financial accounts and records and prepare sales tax returns from accounting records

- Serve as a resource of knowledge related to Sales Tax and exemption applications.

- Ensure tax laws and regulations are being applied correctly with a sample of each auction

- Ensure that procedures are in compliance with SOX requirements.

- Lead by example and role model in work ethics and organizational citizenship.

- Assist in pulling documentation for audits as needed

- Monthly reconciliation of sales tax liability accounts to the general ledger

- Examine journal and ledger entries tax returns and other accounting records to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls with regards to monthly tax filings with the Canada Revenue Agency and provinces

- Resolving general ledger and customer account discrepancies · Other duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

- Associates degree (willing to consider candidates without for contract positions), prefer Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business

- This position does not require a CPA or other profession certification license for hire. However, RB Global encourages employees’ professional development by offering tuition assistance and reimbursement for those pursing career related education or professional licenses such as a CPA, CMA, CIA, etc.

- 2+ years of equitable experience

- Problem-solving, identifying and resolving scheduling challenges, reporting requirements

- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and ensure deadlines are met

- Prioritizing workload

- Ability to identify procedural inefficiencies and create solutions

About the team - Yard Operations

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA)

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.