Tax Accountant

SIMONA AMERICA Industries • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accountant supports the Company’s tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax planning activities. The role leads the quarterly and annual deferred tax reporting process, coordinates with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax matters, monitors state tax nexus requirements, and helps ensure sales and use tax compliance across multiple operating entities. The position works closely with Finance, Accounting, and external tax professionals to minimize tax risk and comply with applicable tax regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740; preparing quarterly 1042 forms and coordinating payments; maintaining deferred tax calculations and supporting documentation; analyzing book-to-tax differences; preparing tax journal entries and reconciliations; supporting income tax disclosures; and assisting with tax audits and inquiries. The Tax Accountant coordinates federal and state income tax return preparation with external advisors, supplies and validates data, reviews completed returns, and assists with estimated tax payments.

The role monitors state business activities and nexus requirements, evaluates filing and registration obligations, manages state tax registrations, maintains compliance with applicable state taxes, and assesses the impact of tax law changes. It also reviews sales and use tax compliance and transaction treatment, assists with related audits and inquiries, and analyzes production allowance calculations and supporting documentation. Additional duties include tax research and planning, maintaining procedures and documentation, and supporting process improvement and automation initiatives.

This is a full-time position performed in an office setting, with general hours Monday through Friday, eight hours per day (40 hours per week). Some additional hours are expected, and travel is expected to be 30%. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Archbald, Pennsylvania; or Newcomerstown or Findlay, Ohio. There are no current supervisory responsibilities, though the role must influence and collaborate with on-site managers to achieve training objectives. The stated pay range is $90,000–$110,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or related tax experience.
• Experience preparing ASC 740 tax provisions and handling deferred tax accounting.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax compliance processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license.
• Experience with sales and use tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Prepare quarterly 1042 forms and coordinate payments.
• Calculate and maintain deferred tax assets and liabilities, including supporting schedules and documentation.
• Analyze temporary and permanent differences between book and tax reporting.
• Prepare tax-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support financial statement disclosures related to income taxes.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries related to tax provision calculations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax return preparation.
• Gather, validate, and provide financial and operational data required for tax return preparation.
• Research and respond to questions from external tax advisors.
• Review completed tax returns and related calculations for accuracy before filing.
• Assist with federal and state estimated tax payment calculations and compliance activities.
• Monitor business activities for potential tax nexus in new states.
• Evaluate state tax filing, registration, and reporting requirements; initiate and manage state tax registrations when thresholds are met.
• Maintain compliance with state income, franchise, gross receipts, and other applicable tax obligations.
• Monitor changes in state tax laws and assess their impacts on the organization.
• Periodically review sales and use tax compliance across operating entities.
• Review transactions for appropriate sales and use tax treatment and identify potential exposures.
• Work with internal departments to address sales and use tax compliance issues and improve processes.
• Support sales and use tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external advisors on sales and use tax matters as needed.
• Review and analyze production allowance calculations and percentages for applicable entities and jurisdictions.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure production allowance calculations comply with applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to maximize available tax benefits while maintaining compliance.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and special projects.
• Research tax laws, regulations, and emerging tax issues.
• Develop and maintain tax compliance procedures and documentation.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the tax function.
• Influence and collaborate with on-site managers to achieve training objectives.

What This Job Offers

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