Senior Tax Accountant

Canon Careers•Melville, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant (Sr Accountant, Tax). This role involves maintaining tax records, preparing income tax returns, related schedules, and reports for federal, state, and local levels. The position requires extensive use of computer-based technologies to enhance efficiencies and accuracy. It is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule, requiring office presence on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with the option to work from home on other days, subject to business needs. The Senior Accountant is a fully-qualified, seasoned professional who handles complex departmental issues with general instruction on new assignments and minimal day-to-day direction, typically reporting to Managers or Senior Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
5 years of related experience.
Prior work experience in a Public Accounting firm or large corporate tax department.
Preparation of IRS form 1120 for large corporate taxpayers.
Preparation of a high volume of state and local income tax returns, including experience with multi-state apportionment and state modifications.
General corporate income tax provision experience and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, extending beyond basic data entry, including the practical application and diagnostic understanding of complex formulas and functions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

OneSource experience a plus.
Oracle experience a plus.
CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintains tax records and prepares income tax returns and related schedules.
Prepares electronic workpapers for federal, state and local income tax returns.
Collects, compiles and analyzes corporate financial information to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely corporate income tax returns, relying heavily on computer applications.
Stays abreast of tax issues relevant to the company by participating in webcasts and research services.
Clarifies supporting tax documentation where necessary with internal process owners.
Organizes and maintains the company's business records through preparation of journal entries, reports and detailed analysis of accounts.