Tax Accountant

MV Transportation•Dallas, TX

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant, who will be responsible for preparing various tax returns; reconciling tax general ledger accounts; researching and correctly applying state and local laws related to sales/use tax, real and personal property tax, business licenses; and working with auditors.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. in accounting.
One (1) to three (3) years accounting experience with emphasis in state and local tax.
Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual contributor.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple fast-paced projects.
Ability to meet general accounting and tax filing deadlines and willingness to work extended hours to ensure the deadlines are met.
Ability to think outside the box and determine solutions to complex situations.
Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Minimal travel (up to 5%).
Experience in a multi-company environment.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel).

Nice To Haves

CPA is a plus, but not required.
Lawson experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze general ledger accounts charitable contributions, political contributions, dues/subscriptions, penalties, lobbyist expense accounts to ensure activity recorded in those accounts is correct.
Analyze intercompany payable and receivable accounts for foreign subsidiaries to be included in foreign sub tax returns.
Calculate and record interco interest inc/exp related to foreign and domestic subs.
Internal liaison with field and ADP for managing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
Reconcile business license and other tax account sub-ledgers to the general ledger system.
Sort and distribute mail for tax department.
Prepare Gross Receipt Tax Returns, Business Licenses, Property Tax Statements and Sales/Use Tax returns.
Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FINCEN)
Tax Depreciation Analysis
State and local tax research
Prepare Form 3921 – Incentive Stock Option Exercise Forms
Other tasks as assigned