Tax Accountant

Cretex • Elk River, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Tax Accountant will support Cretex Companies and its multiple operating subsidiaries in the medical device contract manufacturing industry. This position is primarily responsible for corporate income tax compliance, reporting, workpaper preparation, and related accounting activities for the holding company and its subsidiaries, with a primary focus on federal income tax and supporting state and local tax compliance. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented tax professional who can gather and organize financial data, prepare accurate tax schedules, assist with income tax filings, maintain documentation, and support the broader tax function in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is an on-site role, transitioning to a hybrid position based in Elk River, MN with an expectation of three days per week in the office to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively support business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• 1–3 years of corporate income tax compliance, public accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of corporate income tax compliance requirements at the federal and state level.
• Experience preparing tax workpapers, account reconciliations, schedules, or financial analysis.
• Experience with corporate tax preparation software (OneSource, Corptax, ProSystem/Access Tax or similar)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze financial data accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing CPA certification
• Experience in a multi-entity corporate environment or public accounting firm
• Experience in the medical device, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Prepare income tax workpapers, book-to-tax adjustments, fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and other supporting documentation required for tax compliance.
• Gather and organize financial data from accounting systems, subsidiaries, and business teams to support tax filings and reporting.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision support, including preparation of schedules and documentation for current and deferred tax calculations.
• Assist with documentation and data gathering for applicable tax credits and incentives as directed by tax leadership.
• Assist with tax notices, audits, and inquiries by gathering data, preparing schedules, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Conduct basic income tax research and summarize findings for review by tax leadership.
• Maintain tax files, workpapers, return support, and other documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements.
• Support external tax advisors and auditors by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Contribute to tax process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhancements to workpaper organization and documentation.

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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