Senior Tax Accountant

Neogen Corporation • Southfield, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Accountant to play a key role in our Global Compliance & Reporting function at Neogen. This senior-level opportunity offers strong cross-functional visibility, including exposure to executive leadership. The role involves complex US GAAP tax accounting under ASC 740, coordinating US and Canadian tax compliance, and contributing to global tax initiatives. Neogen is dedicated to enhancing the quality, quantity, and safety of the global food supply, with solutions used from farm to fork by leading food companies. Our culture combines stability with a deep belief in professional and personal growth, guided by Pillars of Trust: Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. Since our founding in 1982, Neogen has maintained a record of sustained growth, fostering an environment where employees thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3+ years of tax experience, including US federal and state income tax, US GAAP, and working knowledge of ASC 740 and internal controls.
• At least 2+ years of tax accounting experience with a large public accounting firm and/or within a multinational organization, including exposure to US federal and international tax rules, US tax reform (e.g., TCJA and OBBBA), and related Treasury regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively with a team of tax professionals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing concepts is desired

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the quarterly and year-end US GAAP consolidated income tax provision in compliance with ASC 740, including information gathering, analysis, and preparation of detailed workpapers and memoranda (FIN 48, APB 23, valuation allowance).
• Prepare disclosures and supporting materials for SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K, non-GAAP) and management/board review, ensuring accuracy and consistency with SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Support internal and external financial statement audits, including audits of internal controls over financial reporting and tax-related procedures.
• Partner with external service providers on the preparation of U.S. federal, state and local, and Canadian corporate income tax returns, including complex M-1/book-tax adjustments and apportionment schedules.
• Assist with additional U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, including transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCr), and OECD Pillar 2 global minimum tax reporting.
• Coordinate tax audits and responses to notices from the IRS, CRA, and state and local jurisdictions, and support tax planning, M&A structuring analysis, and implementation of new tax laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance tax reporting and compliance efficiency, and support other tax projects (indirect tax, credits and incentives, and special initiatives) as needed.

Benefits

• Standard benefits package (details to be provided during the recruitment process).
• The opportunity to contribute in a senior capacity within a growth-focused company that is well positioned in its industry.
• High visibility role within a tax department that has significant cross-functional reach and access to the C-suite.
• A professional environment that values integrity, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in tax processes and controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees