Staff Accountant (Supporting Fixed Assets & Indirect Tax)

KI is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team! This Staff Accountant position reports to our Director of Tax & Treasury. This position supports the ongoing administration, reporting, compliance, and process improvement activities associated with fixed asset accounting and indirect tax functions.
Responsibilities

Own and support fixed asset accounting activities, including asset setup and maintenance, asset disposals and transfers, and compliance with expenditure authorization requirements.
Maintain fixed asset subledgers and perform reconciliations to the general ledger, including asset roll forwards, accumulated depreciation, and related account reconciliations.
Prepare and analyze book and tax depreciation calculations and support depreciation forecasting and projections.
Evaluate capital expenditures to determine appropriate capitalization or repair expense treatment in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
Support capital budgeting processes and monitor capital investment activities.
Review and file Canadian indirect taxes and U.S. multistate taxes
Oversee U.S. sales & use tax compliance, as well as resale or exemption certificates.
Research, interpret, and apply tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and administrative guidance to support compliance efforts.
Provide assistance regarding taxation for purchase orders and contractual agreements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address tax and fixed asset accounting matters and drive process improvements.
Support special projects, company initiatives, system implementations, and other Finance department projects as assigned.

What you Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Working knowledge of GAAP.
Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel), accounting software (MRP/ERP), query and data analysis tools (Showcase/Stratum).
Strong interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills.

What KI Offers You

Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
Educational Reimbursement Program
Full Benefits Package: Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).