Senior Tax Accountant

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Clayton, MO

15h•Remote

About The Position

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for maintenance of public company tax provision and the review of specifically assigned tax compliance. The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job-related experience is required
3-5 years of experience in tax.
Recent experience working with Tax Provisions.
Experience with a Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting firm preferred
Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Strong communication (written and verbal) and research skills
Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code
General knowledge of GAAP accounting
Solid tax and accounting skills
Analytical and research Skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Team building Skills
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, , Outlook, and web-browsers
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job-related experience
3-5 years of experience in tax
4-6 years of directly related sales tax, property tax, or income tax experience
Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code
General knowledge of GAAP accounting
Solid tax and accounting skills
Ability to make oral presentations
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Analytical and research Skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Strong prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Excellent customer service orientation
Team building Skills
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting firm
Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus

Responsibilities

Preparation various tax related schedules in the preparation of the worldwide income tax provision.
Preparation of foreign ASC 740 quarterly/annual tax provisions.
Review of consolidated and separate filing corporate income tax returns.
Preparation of state apportionment workpaper schedules.
Maintain internal control documentation in a SOX environment.
Preparation of various income tax disclosures for SEC filings.
Preparation of tax depreciation and amortization schedules.
Review of stock compensation schedules to determine proper treatment in the tax provision modeling.
Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits.
Review quarterly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis.
Research tax questions and issues.
Reporting / Preparation
Assist in quarterly/annual tax provision and special tax projects
Gather data for preparation and filing of income tax returns from various corporate divisions within Company
Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits
Prepare sales/use, property tax, unclaimed property (escheat), income tax, and other miscellaneous tax filing returns
Reconciliation /Analysis
Complete monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis
Assist with tax depreciation computations and schedules
Research / Resolution
Research tax compliance questions and issues
Make recommendations to resolve tax issues while weighing risks
Processes / Procedures
Initiate ideas and propose implementation plans to streamline processes and procedures
Maintain and continue to improve knowledge of state and local tax rules and regulations