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Category: Kalmar
Facility: Finance
Location: Ottawa, KS, US
Senior Tax Accountant
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.
Compensation Data
Base Salary: starting @ $85k per year
Eligible for Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Salary Review/Increase
Purpose of the position
Acts as the primary point of contact for selected processes, which include personal property tax, fixed assets, coordination of month-end system balancing/closing, audits, 1099 filing, environmental and census reporting.
Provide support for roles in the area of local Country Finance and Controllership.
Responsible for administration and updating/maintaining of data within Vertex and Sage
Participate in process improvement projects to ensure appropriate tax assessment.
Handling ad-hoc/audit requests on a timely manner.
Follow internal control procedures and all accounting policies in accordance with CAS and internal control framework.
Building supportive relationships with peers and colleagues.
Main tasks and responsibilities
65% Provide tax accounting services: deliver services in line with agreed controls and procedures; ensure that data is accurate in company systems; recognize unusual events and work with supervisor to resolve the case
20% Comply with internal control procedures and tax accounting policies in compliance with US tax practices; ensure all the documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
15% Provide cross training and back-up support for roles in the area of US RTR; handle ad-hoc requests
Any other tasks assigned by the line manager related to the areas of accountability
All work needs to be conducted in compliance with Global Company guidelines, code of conduct, policies, procedures, controls and legal requirements
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Experience:
2-4 years of relevant experience in US sales/use tax, asset management, finance operations
Competencies:
Experience with simple to complex query handling
Good MS-office skills, ERP knowledge, Vertex, Sage
US indirect tax/asset management knowledge
Strong team player
Problem solving attitude
To demonstrate analytical skills
Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Taking initiative in a proactive manner to improve own and team work practices
Proficiency of written and oral English
You will be part of
Kalmar is a global company with operations in 35 countries.
At the end of 2026, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2026, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com
Category: Kalmar
Facility: Finance
Location: Ottawa, KS, US
Senior Tax Accountant
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.
Compensation Data
Base Salary: starting @ $85k per year
Eligible for Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Salary Review/Increase
Purpose of the position
Acts as the primary point of contact for selected processes, which include personal property tax, fixed assets, coordination of month-end system balancing/closing, audits, 1099 filing, environmental and census reporting.
Provide support for roles in the area of local Country Finance and Controllership.
Responsible for administration and updating/maintaining of data within Vertex and Sage
Participate in process improvement projects to ensure appropriate tax assessment.
Handling ad-hoc/audit requests on a timely manner.
Follow internal control procedures and all accounting policies in accordance with CAS and internal control framework.
Building supportive relationships with peers and colleagues.
Main tasks and responsibilities
65% Provide tax accounting services: deliver services in line with agreed controls and procedures; ensure that data is accurate in company systems; recognize unusual events and work with supervisor to resolve the case
20% Comply with internal control procedures and tax accounting policies in compliance with US tax practices; ensure all the documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
15% Provide cross training and back-up support for roles in the area of US RTR; handle ad-hoc requests
Any other tasks assigned by the line manager related to the areas of accountability
All work needs to be conducted in compliance with Global Company guidelines, code of conduct, policies, procedures, controls and legal requirements
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Experience:
2-4 years of relevant experience in US sales/use tax, asset management, finance operations
Competencies:
Experience with simple to complex query handling
Good MS-office skills, ERP knowledge, Vertex, Sage
US indirect tax/asset management knowledge
Strong team player
Problem solving attitude
To demonstrate analytical skills
Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Taking initiative in a proactive manner to improve own and team work practices
Proficiency of written and oral English
You will be part of
Kalmar is a global company with operations in 35 countries.
At the end of 2026, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2026, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Tax Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.