Senior Tax Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Tax Accountant collaborates with the corporate tax team and assists with the annual income tax provision, income tax compliance, intercompany tax settlements, Federal and State tax audits, tax research, and special projects. The position reports to the Vice President of Tax and interfaces with finance associates across the company and its subsidiaries. The role includes preparing components of the corporate income tax provision under ASC 740, supporting external auditor reviews, preparing accounting entries and financial statement disclosures, coordinating tax-return information gathering, and managing tax fixed assets and related reconciliations. It also supports income tax estimates, extensions, returns, workpapers, tax planning and research, intercompany tax settlements, tax audits, indirect tax compliance, and Form 990 preparation for a related nonprofit charitable foundation. The Senior Tax Accountant is expected to stay current on income tax law and maintain CPE requirements for a current CPA license. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. A hybrid work schedule is an option.
Requirements
- Two or more years of related tax experience with a top-tier accounting firm and/or corporate tax department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CorpTax, and tax research software, with the ability to expand skills into other software applications as necessary.
- Strong work ethic, time management skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility to work under various deadlines, and the ability to multitask.
- Trustworthiness and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting with a Tax emphasis.
- Certified Public Accountant, with a high level of business, accounting, and tax competence, including understanding of Federal and State income tax law and accounting for income taxes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare components of the corporate annual income tax provision under ASC 740, work with external auditors through their review, provide necessary accounting entries, and prepare financial statement disclosures.
- Coordinate with company controllers and other finance staff to gather details for income tax returns.
- Manage tax fixed assets, prepare rollforwards, and reconcile them to GAAP fixed asset balances.
- Assist with preparation of Federal and State income tax extensions, quarterly estimates, tax returns, and tax return workpapers.
- Assist with tax planning, tax research, and analysis of how tax laws apply to specific situations, as needed.
- Assist with preparation of intercompany tax settlement letters.
- Assist with management of Federal and State income tax audits, including responding to information requests.
- Research, analyze, and document tax positions taken on tax returns, as time permits.
- Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax compliance and audits, as necessary.
- Prepare Form 990 for a related nonprofit charitable foundation.
- Assist with additional special projects and duties, as requested.
- Stay updated on current income tax law and maintain CPE requirements to keep a current CPA license.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employer-funded retirement account.
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave, in addition to paid company holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- Access to free financial planners.
- Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service.
- Options for a hybrid work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
