Senior Accountant, Tax

Overview

This position supports tax compliance, tax planning, and the timely, accurate filing of federal and state income tax returns. The role also supports the tax provision process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extension calculations for the consolidated group of companies.
• Assimilate and review company financial information for the preparation of Schedule M calculations, state modifications, and state apportionment schedules.
• Prepare annual 1099 IRS compliance and coordinate with accounting to ensure proper W-9 or other required tax documents are maintained.
• Gather and prepare documentation related to the company’s income tax provision (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740) and the annual Research & Development Tax Credit.
• Collaborate with management and support tax audit processes with external auditors, tax advisors, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
• Research federal, state, and local laws and regulations; proactively monitor legislative changes.
• Assist with preparation of tax journal entries.
• Correspond with taxing authorities to resolve tax notices.
• Assist with documenting key controls for internal control requirements for the tax department.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• Or any combination of education and experience which provides the required qualifications for the position.

Experience

• 5+ years of federal and multi-state corporate income tax experience in a corporate tax role or similar experience with a major accounting firm.
• Experience with OneSource or other tax compliance software.

License/Certification

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Taxation (MBT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
  • OneSource/Thomson Reuters income tax compliance software
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and tax accounting
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skill in:
  • Communication (written, oral)
  • Organization, attention to detail, analytical and research skills
  • Presentation skills
• Ability to:
  • Prioritize workload and multitask
  • Collaborate and work effectively as a team at all levels of the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the job description.

Location

• Not specified in the job description.