Accountant III
The Accountant III is a self-starting professional that is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, updating accounting schedules and reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.
Financial Responsibilities
- Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including preparation of account reconciliations, analyzing account balances, and preparing and posting journal entries.
- Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities as defined in the corresponding checklists.
- Assist with the coordination and completion of periodic audits including the preparation of schedules and providing relevant supporting documentation.
- Maintains and reconciles any supporting accounting schedules relative to Trial Balance accounts.
- Assist with and reconciles data to calculate and record various accruals.
Tax Computation and Filing
Researches and interprets tax rules and regulations for all 50 Domestic States.Prepares multiple Sales & Use Tax returns, B&O Tax, CAT Tax, Local Taxes, Withholding, and Job Tax Credit returns.Prepares GST / HST returns and ensures compliance with Canadian tax requirements.Prepares the Business Personal Property Tax returns and Applications for personal property (Freeport) exemptions as needed.Prepares and files unclaimed property returns and appropriate business licenses and renewals.Maintains a master tax schedule and manages and documents electronic filing processes for all taxing authority websites.Ensure compliance with interstate commerce taxes by state (i.e. South Dakota v. Wayfair) with timely updates as laws are established or modified.Assists with the preparation and filing of Federal income tax returns.Leads, researches, and resolves tax audits and notices with tax authorities.Reviews all invoices for taxability and educates internally on tax rules and regulations.Prepares annual budget for non-passthrough tax and license expenses.Identifies legal tax savings and recommends ways to improve profits.Works with ATC external auditors and accountants on tax audits and tax compliance matters.Completes special projects as needed.Freight
Tracks and maintains all costs associated with freight and duties for international imports from China, India, and El Salvador.Tracks and maintains all costs associated with domestic raw material freight and ensures proper month-end cut off.Tracks and approves all freight and duty invoices to ensure proper matching with receipt of purchase orders.Prepare variance analysis of all costs by container versus budget / forecast with commentary.Coordination with internal customs compliance team to ensure accuracy of import duties and tariffs.Provide freight vendors with HTS codes for all El Salvador containers.Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is requiredMinimum of 3-5 years professional experience in Tax and AccountingManufacturing and Sourcing industry experience preferredStrong analytical, planning, and organizational skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Excel utilizing advanced formulas and complex calculationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management and prioritization skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a team, multitask, prioritize, and organize dataExperience with Tax Software Portals (such as Avalara)Physical Demands
Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a deskFrequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computerAbility to occasionally stand / walkAbility to occasionally lift objects weighing up to and including 25 poundsAbility to occasionally carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds