Requisition ID: 173682

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Tax Compliance

Department: Tax

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a self-motivated individual to work as a Contract Specialist in our Corporate Tax Department. The candidate will work with team members in Kiewit’s Tax Department to analyze tax laws, regulations, and other published guidance to determine the likely impact of tax-related costs in the determination of contract price based on initial contract draft agreements. The candidate would then offer edits and commentary to the draft agreements that would allow Kiewit estimators to reasonably arrive at projected cost while achieving project cost reductions for Kiewit and its clients. Interaction with client’s project leaders and its tax specialists often sets the foundation for successful resolution of tax-related matters and eliminates future conflicts that might otherwise arise as the construction project progresses. #LI-WJ1

District Overview

Kiewit provides a diverse range of shared service functions to assist our districts in their endeavors to pursue, win and successfully execute projects. Our shared services encompass Business Management, Kiewit Supply Network, Kiewit Technology Group, HR Operations, Safety, Environmental, Equipment, Quality, Legal, Compliance and more.

Location

This job is located at our Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of tax issues

• Offering of edits and comments to draft agreements for submission to commercial attorneys

• Work with Kiewit procurement specialists in the drafting of tax content within supply agreements

• Monitor tax legislation

• Transactional tax planning (emphasis on US State & Local Sales Taxes and Value-Added Taxes)

• Drafting of tax appeals and revenue rulings

• Assist tax return preparers with unique reporting requirements

• Engage in discussions with internal and external parties to resolve pending tax issues

• Respond to requests from internal commercial counsel on US State & Local Tax matters

• Partner with Get Work Attorneys for project pursuits across North America

Skills Needed:

• Research and writing ability

• Self-motivation to learn along the way

• Ability to work closely with project engineers, business line managers, and tax advisors of clients

• Ability to concisely summarize substantive tax issues and offer solutions

• Teams they work with: Get Work Attorneys in Canada, Lenexa and Houston, Procurement specialists

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members

Qualifications

This position requires self-awareness and initiative. This individual must be assertive to take on learning activities and grasp developmental opportunities. A successful candidate will be highly motivated and have the ability to build relationships quickly and naturally. These relationships will bring this candidate the credibility needed to operate as a successful business partner within the Kiewit Companies.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred

• J.D. is preferred but applicants with previous tax research expertise will be considered

• 0-4 years of prior professional tax experience

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented

• Willing and able to put in the time required to meet deadlines

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Limited travel may be required

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Company: Kiewit