Senior Tax Accountant

About the job Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant Location : Middletown, New York, United States

Flexible work from home days Hybrid Remote flexibility Industry : Manufacturing & Production Job Category : Finance / Accounting - Taxes

Compensation Base Salary - USD $80,000 to $100,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details 2+ to 5 years experience Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Great benefits, 401k match

Security Clearance Required : No

Visa Candidate Considered : No

POSITION SUMMARY : Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant will perform tax department functions and support preparation of both internal and external financial statements, tax compliance, and other tax reporting.

Responsibilities include executing all assigned tax entries according to company policies and conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reporting, and ensuring controls are followed and in full compliance with SOX requirements. Responsible for completing full account reconciliations, analyzing, and explaining variances, working with relevant management to understand and address tax reporting requirements, and making recommendations for improvements across areas of responsibility, where relevant. This role interacts closely with accounting peers and will share and deploy best practices and agreed approaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Prepare tax journal entries

Analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances

Prepare expense account analysis as needed

Prepare federal and state income tax return workpapers

Prepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimates / extensions

Assist on audits by gathering requested information

Maintain fixed assets for tax depreciation

Gather and prepare state apportionment workpapers

Prepare state modification workpapers

Maintain tax calendar

Update state data and state calculation model as needed based on state law changes

Analyze and review trial balances on a legal entity basis and utilize the information in the calculation of the book to tax adjustments

Assist with gathering data required for transfer pricing

Analyze notice correspondence, prepare responses to tax authorities

Assist with all areas of tax as needed

Supply internal audit team with information and analysis for SOX and other internal audit testing as required

Supply external audit team with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required

Support budget and forecast processes as required

Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site Special projects as requested by management

REQUIREMENTS : Build solid working relationships and partner closely with peers, business, functional and finance teams Strong business sense, attention to detail and a strong desire to grow professionally are keys to success in this challenging position

Understands implicitly how to manage and work with multiple and diverse stakeholders

Articulate with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative team player, excellent interpersonal, and team-building skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines Strong problem-solving skills

Willing to roll up their sleeves

Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality results

Organizationally savvy with ability to effectively manage in a matrixed and global complex organization Ability to work independently

Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and / or changing circumstances

High-energy, proactive, self-starter capable of completing a diverse workload within tight timelines

Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity

Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information

Bachelors, Masters in Tax or MBA; CPA a plus

2 years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting and functions

Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus

Experience with tax preparation software (Corptax, Onesource) a plus

Requires strong oral and written communications skills, computer literacy and professional presentation.

Strong analytical skills Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary

Skills and Certifications [note : bold skills and certification are required]

CPA is a plus

Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus Corporate Income tax