Income Tax Professional

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

38d•$75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Dematic is seeking an Income Tax Professional, focused on US income tax compliance and tax accounting. This role is a key member of our core tax team that is responsible for the income tax function including, but not limited to federal, state, and local income tax returns, quarterly and year-end income tax provision, and income tax audits. Reporting to the Director of North America Tax, the candidate will own the US income tax compliance function to meet all applicable deadlines. This role will assist in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of existing tax processes as well as develop more effective future processes with the expected implementation of SAP S4/HANA. The successful candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in tax in a corporate setting and/or Public Accounting with a focus on U.S. corporate income tax. The candidate should also be comfortable communicating at a professional level, as well as taking a hands-on approach to their daily responsibilities.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting; Masters in Tax (JD/LLM) a plus
Professional Designation, Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") preferred
5+ years combined experience with either: Corporate income tax function of a public accounting firm OR Corporate income tax function of a multinational/multistate company
Strong tax technical skills and thorough understanding of domestic income tax legislation as well as state tax considerations
Ability to research tax matters, communicate results and recommend a solution.
Working knowledge of international taxation
Thorough understanding of the financial statement audit function and financial reporting related to income taxes; experience with IFRS reporting preferred
Experience working with different departments (ex. treasury, accounting, legal) within an organization on tax matters as well as working with taxing authorities
Ability to balance multiple demands with a strong sense of independence and initiative to problem solve and attentive to detail
Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills as well as strong communication skills
Advanced Excel/Microsoft Office tools skills required
Experience with SAP S4/HANA preferred
Knowledge of data extract / transform / load (ETL) tools preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual U.S. income tax provisions as well as monthly account reconciliations
Responsible for the preparation of all U.S. income and franchise tax estimates and extensions as well as cash flow forecasts
Responsible for coordination of information necessary for compliance process with various internal resources and coordination of information and process with outside service providers related to U.S. income tax provisions and returns
Responsible for coordination and determination of the U.S. research tax credit
Responsible for the review of all U.S. federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns
Responsible for tax fixed asset calculations
Research income tax issues and monitor current law changes along with proposed and pending tax legislation from a federal and state perspective
Responsible for preparing required withholding tax related filings and ensuring compliance with withholding tax laws and regulations
Responsible for the monitoring of all annual report filings
Coordinate with tax team at Kion Group AG headquarters on items such as transfer pricing, consolidated tax provision reporting, etc. as well as assist in maintaining internal controls
Effectively manage all income tax audits and respond to all tax notices and related correspondence
Responsible for adjusting U.S. income tax processes appropriately due to upcoming SAP S4/HANA implementation
Monitor and assess tax risks in the US, including the review of uncertain tax positions to ensure in line with ASC 740 accounting standards
Assists Director of North America Tax where needed on special projects, process improvements, etc.