Tax Accountant

U.S. Bank • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $60,435 - $71,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Tax Accountant responsible for the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area. Files federal and state tax reporting. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability. Prepares financial statements, and specialized accounting reports. Assists with tax return audits and compliance reports. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities. Responds to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities. Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area. Monitors accounts for tax withholding that are paid to the IRS or state within the appropriate time period.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Well-developed accounting, tax accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
• Thorough knowledge of government and regulatory laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and planning

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of tax records
• Preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area
• Filing federal and state tax reporting
• Developing and maintaining tax strategies to minimize tax liability
• Preparing financial statements and specialized accounting reports
• Assisting with tax return audits and compliance reports
• Preparing and developing reports for management or for regulatory authorities
• Responding to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities
• Maintaining adequate accounting and control for an assigned area
• Monitoring accounts for tax withholding that are paid to the IRS or state within the appropriate time period

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

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