Tax Accountant

Shape Corporation•Grand Haven, MI

About The Position

Shape Corp. is seeking a Tax Accountant to own and support key responsibilities within the Corporate Accounting function, with primary responsibilities across tax compliance, external audit coordination, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and corporate accounting activities. The position works closely with Corporate Finance and regional accounting teams and coordinates requirements and information with external auditors, tax advisors, and governmental agencies. The Tax Accountant independently manages recurring responsibilities, analyzes complex accounting and tax matters, maintains supporting documentation, and drives improvements in accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency. The role supports federal, state, local, and international corporate tax compliance, including tax filings, transfer pricing, and indirect tax matters. It also coordinates tax audits and research, serves as a key contact for external financial statement auditors, and supports financial reporting and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. The position recommends and implements process and control improvements and assists Corporate Finance leadership with ad hoc analysis and controllership initiatives. Additional functions may be assigned by the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an Accounting degree is preferred.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including corporate accounting, public accounting, tax, or audit.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and detailed financial workpapers.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize and analyze complex financial data.
Ability to independently organize multiple priorities and meet reporting, tax, and audit deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to maintain well-organized supporting documentation.
Ability to work effectively across corporate and regional teams and coordinate deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or active progress toward certification.
Public accounting, corporate income or indirect tax, or external audit experience.
Experience in a multi-entity or international manufacturing organization.
Experience with ERP, financial reporting, accounting automation, or data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support federal, state, local, and international corporate tax compliance.
Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and workpapers for income tax returns, estimated payments, extensions, and other tax filings.
Coordinate information requests from external tax advisors and review supporting information for completeness and accuracy.
Coordinate and support global transfer pricing compliance, including intercompany transaction analysis, documentation, and coordination with external advisors and tax authorities.
Support sales and use tax, property tax, withholding, and other indirect tax compliance as assigned.
Support and coordinate tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and maintaining organized audit support files.
Research tax issues and summarize conclusions and related accounting and financial implications for Corporate Finance leadership.
Maintain organized tax records and supporting schedules in accordance with record-retention requirements.
Serve as a key corporate contact for external financial statement auditors.
Coordinate audit requests across Corporate Finance and business units, manage the audit request list, monitor timely completion, and prepare schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and workpapers.
Maintain documentation supporting significant accounting balances and estimates, and assist with financial reporting schedules and disclosures as assigned.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate unusual activity, and document conclusions and recommended corrective actions.
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, documentation, controls, and reporting efficiency.
Support the design, documentation, and execution of internal accounting controls; recommend improvements when gaps or risks are identified.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring accounting activities.
Assist Corporate Finance leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and other controllership initiatives.
Perform additional functions as directed by the leader.