Tax Accountant

XTRA Lease•Clayton, MO

10h•$70,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

XTRA Lease is the leader in the truck-trailer rental industry in North America. We’re not truckers, but we’re proud to support the transportation industry. For more than 50 years, our team has focused on providing “the box” to trucking companies that supply manufacturing plants, grocery stores, and distribution centers with the products used in daily life. And as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we have the financial backing to support our customers, and give our employees a level of stability that’s hard to beat. Position Purpose: Analyze, prepare and organize companywide property tax filings and business licenses for all XTRA locations. Assist with other federal and state tax issues and filings.

Requirements

Attention to detail; organization of numerous files; tracking multiple sets of deadlines
Ability to scrutinize, clarify, and track processes to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Strong track record of carrying projects through entire lifecycle.
Ability to operate Windows based programs including Excel and Word. Also comfortable learning additional software utilized by XTRA.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and at the same time while ensuring accuracy of work generated.
Ability to effectively express ideas or information verbally and through writing.
Basic knowledge of accounting concepts.
Knowledge of multi-state tax concepts.
Ability to perform tax research.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
any tax/accounting experience a plus
Multi-state tax experience also a plus

Responsibilities

Update, analyze and prepare property tax filings, respond to assessment notices and setup required payments.
Update property tax comparisons for previous years to calculate monthly accruals.
Prepare month end adjusting journal entries.
Prepare yearly business and dealer license renewals for all branches.
Prepare annual reports for all jurisdictions.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to other tasks and responsibilities.
Assist with the sales & use tax reporting function.
Assist with special tax projects.
Assist with tax audits.