Staff Accountant

Alta • Livonia, MI

19d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reconciling tax records for Alta’s consolidating entities. This role involves preparing Sales and Use tax returns, supporting audits, preparing and reviewing financial statements for related party entities, and managing facility lease arrangements. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will assist with Year-End Information returns, Personal Property Tax filings, and US Federal and State income tax compliance. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or external financial reporting for a public company
• Strong, current understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of leading projects and working in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally and meet tight filing deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Cell formatting, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Strong, current understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and reconcile tax records for Alta’s consolidating entities.
• Prepare Sales and Use tax returns for various State and Local jurisdictions, summarizing data, filing returns online, and initiating required tax payments.
• Support internal and external (CPA) examiners by providing required work papers, reconciliations, documentation, confirmations, and other schedules.
• Prepare, maintain, and review for accuracy the books, records, and related financial statements of related party entities, including tax records and work papers.
• Work with landlords, realtors, and company executives and managers regarding facility lease arrangements and documentation, ensuring appropriate maintenance and administration of third-party and related-party property leases.
• Assist in the preparation of Year-End Information returns such as Form 1099’s.
• Principally responsible for the preparation and administration of Personal Property Tax filings, review, and analysis in Alta’s various state and local jurisdictions.
• Support in the preparation of US Federal and State income tax compliance filings and related supporting documentation.
• Provide ad hoc tax project support.

What This Job Offers

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