Sr. Tax Accountant

Mechanics Bank • Irvine, CA

11d • $95,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Tax Accountant to join our team. This role will be working on-site and will support the finance and tax group with various tax and accounting matters including direct and indirect tax reporting, fixed asset reporting, information reporting, account analysis and reconciliations. The position ensures timely and accurate compliance with federal, state and local income taxes, indirect taxes, and property taxes.

Requirements

• 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5 years experience in both public accounting and private industry required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations.
• Working knowledge of tax research tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Skill in analyzing processes to determine the potential of automation for greater efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently and at all levels necessary for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal and external business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete tax compliance across all tax types – income, franchise/excise, sales/use, property, local, business licensing and others in multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Maintain various accounting processes including review of input into fixed asset system for income and property tax reporting and prepare reports/account reconciliations related thereto.
• Prepare calculation of quarterly tax provision and related footnotes for financial reporting purposes. Assist with preparation of related quarterly tax memos.
• Ensure timely payment of indirect taxes. Review and evaluate property tax assessments for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Assist with completion of supporting tax documentation across all tax types and prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
• Maintain currency with federal, state and local tax legislation and accounting pronouncements.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior