The Tax Accountant will assist in the North American tax function, focusing on metrics and deliverables, and looking for efficiencies and improvements along the way. This includes but is not limited to handling tax accounting processes such as tax returns and tax analyses. As a key member of the tax department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations, optimizing our tax position, and contributing to the overall financial health of the company.

About Walton Global Philippines Inc. 

Walton Global is a land asset management and global real estate investment company focused on pre-development land in the path of growth. Founded in 1979, Walton currently manages US $4.37 billions of real estate assets on behalf of investors from more than 86 countries. Walton’s investment approach has multiple phases, including identifying the right parcel of land for acquisition, syndicating the land through investment structures best suited for our various global sales channels, managing the land during its hold period and ultimately divesting of the land for a projected overall profit.

Why Walton Global Philippines Inc.

• Competitive pay and benefits, quarterly and annual bonus. (Subject to both the Company’s and the individual employee’s performances) 
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills in multiple disciplines
• Fun, energetic co-workers who share the same core values and strategies 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Director of Taxation with the tax compliance function in the US and Canada, to ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting.
• Partner with Legal on a routine basis regarding preparation and review of US Federal and State non-resident withholding on real estate dispositions (i.e., FIRPTA).
• Respond to US Federal, State and Canadian tax notices and assessments to resolve in a timely manner.
• Prepare, maintain, and streamline accurate and organized tax records, supporting documentation, and workpapers to facilitate audits and support the compliance process.
• Ensure global tax returns and payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to gather necessary information and support tax-related initiatives.
• Gain competent knowledge of US Corporate, US International, US Partnership, Canadian Corporate and Canadian Partnership tax rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, and independent thinking.
• Maintain general knowledge of accounting, financial statements, internal controls, and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Taxation is required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive and related experience in Tax Accounting, construction and/or real estate experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of current US tax legislation, additional knowledge in Canadian tax legislation is also preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office preferred/Microsoft Excel experience required).
• Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software (Checkpoint).