Senior Tax Accountant

Description

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in income tax accounting and financial reporting, compliance, research and planning, and taxing authority exams, as well as drive process improvements and automation projects.

Responsibilities

* Assist with preparation of quarterly and year-end income tax provision.

* Prepare income tax account reconciliations

* Review various federal and state income tax returns.

* Process estimated federal and state income tax payments.

* Prepare work papers for various book to tax differences.

* Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work.

* Prepare/Review other various tax filings and account reconciliations:
Sales and Use Tax, Canadian GST, Property Tax, Business Licenses, etc.

* Assist in responding to notices and audit information requests from various federal, state and local authorities.

* Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.

* Respond to internal requests for tax information.

* Assist with other accounting and financial planning and analysis projects.

* Other tax projects as they arise.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or two to four years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferable.

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

* Solid knowledge of accounting principles as well as GAAP, SEC and Sarbanes Oxley compliance

* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

* Experience with D365, Board, Alteryx, Doclink, Epicor, and Softrax helpful.

* Experience with ONESOURCE tax suite helpful.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude

* Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment

* Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Effective analytical skills.

* Experience working for a publicly traded company is helpful.