Sr. Tax Accountant

Crane Company•Stamford, CT

About The Position

Crane (NYSE: CR) is a leading global provider of mission-critical, highly engineered products and solutions, with differentiated technology, respected brands, and leadership positions in the Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies markets. Today, Crane has approximately 8,500 associates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of corporate tax experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Experience with federal and state tax return preparation
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Detail oriented with excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree and/or CPA is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review of the Company’s consolidated federal income tax return including: Schedule M-3 adjustments, Separate entity and sub-consolidated pro forma, Forms 1120, Supporting schedules and disclosures, Coordination of info requests and follow-ups with business units
Responsible for preparation of quarterly and year-end federal income tax provision (ASC-740) calculations as well as assistance with State tax provision.
Assist in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated and combined state tax returns including: Review and analysis of state apportionment data from business unit tax binders, Maintain nexus study analysis book in good order to maintain registrations and withdrawals, as well as filing positions
Manage state tax payments in collaboration with Treasury.
Prepare and review federal quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions
Assist with federal, state, and local tax audits as needed
Support tax planning initiatives and special projects led by the tax management team