Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description Summary The Senior Tax Accountant position has responsibility to prepare, analyze, and review tax records, returns, and reports. The Senior Tax Accountant works closely with the Treasury, Accounting, and Finance Departments.

Scope of duties The duties of the Senior Tax Accountant shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Assists with the outsourced preparation of federal income and state income and franchise tax returns
• Responsible for the calculation of federal and state estimated taxes and extensions and review of foreign estimated taxes calculated by external accounting firms
• Assists with preparation of tax provision calculation on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with ASC 740 and related footnote disclosures
• Manages tax audits and notices
• Manages and assists with preparation of sales & use, VAT, property tax renditions, foreign branch, and other tax filings
• Prepares foreign branch statutory financial statements
• Maintains and reconciles tax depreciation records utilizing proprietary fixed asset software
• Performs research on technical tax topics
• Oversees tax compliance calendar
• All other duties as assigned by management

Education: Bachelor s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred

Experience: 3+ years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience required

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Functional skills for personal computer, spreadsheet, and word processing applications
• Ability to get along well with others

Problem Solving

• Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others
• Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data
• Seeks out expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems
• Is thorough and attentive to detail
• Keeps manager involved on important issues and/or problems

Work the Plan

• Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects
• Effectively multitasks and efficiently manages time
• Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product
• Clearly communicates what is needed from others to get the job done
• Follows established policies and procedures

Inspire Trust

• Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame
• Is approachable and handles pressure in a calm manner
• Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner
• Acts with the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and work ethic

Personal Learning

• Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications
• Remains open and non-defensive to feedback
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility
• Asks for feedback on how to improve

Collaborate

• Keeps open lines of communication with others
• Works collaboratively across departments to accomplish objectives
• Is understanding of others  time demands and workload
• Builds personal relationships across the company
• Is quick to offer help to others

Flexibility

• Remains open-minded to new ideas and approaches
• Makes suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work demands
• Fully supports company decisions and initiatives

• Eyesight:
  Functional, correctable to 20/20
• Hearing:
  Functional, correctable to normal, with ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels and receive detailed oral communication
• Speech:
  Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally
• Mobility:
  Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform walking, reaching, and reasonable lifting

Location: Covington, LA

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work-related travel, and weekend work may be required based on operational needs. Regular and reliable attendance is required.