Corporate Tax Accountant

Formosa Plastics • Livingston, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare federal and state tax returns while complying with tax laws, provide assistance for financial statement reports, and research opportunities to save taxes. This position involves accurately and punctually file the tax returns, avoid penalties, and specialize in tax data collecting, analyzing, and calculating.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in accounting or taxation.
• B.S. in Accounting or Corporate Taxation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Good communication skills both in oral and writing
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Continued development as required such as: Legal and Ethical Training (LERN) and other internal and external tax related training.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with corp-tax and/or AS 400 is preferred
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of federal corporation/partnership and multi-state income/franchise tax returns and annual reports for assigned entities, in full compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Ensure federal and state estimated tax payments, extensions, and required filings are properly determined and submitted on time to avoid interest, penalties, and late-filing exposure.
• Support the corporate income tax provision, related true-ups, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109 / FIN 48).
• Ensure business data across plants and jurisdictions is gathered, analyzed, and correctly applied to state apportionment and allocation.
• Support international tax computations and reporting, including GILTI and FDII, and maintain the supporting fixed-asset basis records.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the Company, and identify opportunities to reduce tax liability and improve compliance.
• Support federal and state tax audits and respond to tax authority notices to defend and protect the Company’s tax positions.
• Maintain complete, organized, and secure tax workpapers and electronic records to support filings, provisions, and audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level