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Accountant III
Accountant IIIAmerican Textile • Duquesne, PA, US
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Accountant III

Accountant III

American Textile • Duquesne, PA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in Tax and Accounting
  • Manufacturing and Sourcing industry experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Excel utilizing advanced formulas and complex calculations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multitask, prioritize, and organize data
  • Experience with Tax Software Portals (such as Avalara)
  • Physical Demands

  • Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk
  • Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
  • Ability to occasionally stand / walk
  • Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
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