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).