ACCOUNTANT, TAX

Description

Job Summary:  Prepare monthly and quarterly income tax journal entries and reconciliations. Responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns and assisting the organization in minimizing their tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Prepares calculations and workpapers for income tax returns.
• Prepares income tax returns (individual and consolidated where required) for all states and municipalities.
• Assists with tax audits and responds to tax authorities on behalf of employer.
• Reviews and analyzes tax letters from state jurisdictions and responds accordingly.
• Prepares annual property tax returns for assigned locations.
• Analyzes state tax depreciation of fixed assets monthly.
• Facilitates communications with third parties, as needed.
• Analyzes financial reports in connection with the tax return preparation.
• Computes taxes owed, and completes entries on forms, following tax form instructions.
• Prepares updates for SOX narratives related to new tax preparation procedures.
• Prepares Standard Operating Procedures related to new tax preparation procedures.
• Prepares the Company’s quarterly book provision and deferred tax calculations.
• Prepares quarterly income tax estimate calculations.
• Prepares month/quarter-end journal entries for taxes and other necessary entries.
• Prepares month/quarter-end reconciliations for the tax related accounts, including franchise and ad valorem.
• Stays updated on changes in tax laws, accounting standards and industry trends.
• Research tax laws as needed to determine filing requirements.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.  Public accounting experience and CPA is preferred. Industry experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tax preparation software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to sit for up to 95 percent of work hours.

Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.