Sr. Accountant, Tax & Compliance

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant, Tax and Compliance is responsible for managing the company’s federal, state, and local compliance as it relates to regulatory registration, sales and use tax, personal property, waterway exemptions, and other mandatory requirements. This role is instrumental in ensuring Curtin Maritime remains in compliance with all required regulations and leverages available exemptions.

RESPONSIBILITIES/GOALS:

• General Compliance - ensure Curtin remains current and in good standing with federal, state and local municipalities in which registration is required and make timely filings of all business registration renewals.


• Watercraft exemptions - responsible for maintaining tax exemptions for qualified vessels


• Property tax compliance – subject matter expert in maritime and state/local municipality regulations based on location of property and ensure timely, accurate filing of returns


• Sales and use tax compliance – subject matter expert in sales and use tax regulations for all states/municipalities Curtin operates in and ensure timely, accurate filing of returns


• Process improvement - ensure tax liability is accurately and timely captured, developing processes to capture data at the transaction level and maintaining a database to ensure fleet visibility and filing / renewal deadlines are met
  


• Financial statement preparation – prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and subsequent journal entries related to month-end close, provide audit support
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND APTITUDES REQUIRED:

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field


• 5+ years of experience in a tax compliance role with a multi-jurisdictional enterprise


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or public accounting experience strongly preferred

• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite


• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset


• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principle and practices


• Ability to interact with all levels of management


• Must be able to exercise good judgment and demonstrate strong work ethic


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, in a busy office environment


• Desire to get it right combined with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health

Physical Aptitudes

• This is primarily a sedentary role.


• Vision or correctible vision to 20/20.


• The work environment includes the frequent use of stairs.
  


• Ability to work in an office environment and follow HS&E safety protocols when walking through a maritime construction area.


• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, office phones, smartphones, and photocopiers .
  

Travel Requirements

• No travel required

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation


• Generous benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  • Short-term Disability
  
  
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  
  
  • 401k (with company match)
  
  
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
  
  

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.