Senior Tax Accountant

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 3rd largest in their industry
• Spending a lot on technology to grab market share and stay innovative
• This is a diverse tax role
• Growing company
• They are busy and growing a lot, but they do respect work/life balance
• There is a great culture here
• Rewards for longevity
• Everyone gets PTO for their birthday
• Company picnics and holiday parties
• Wellness fairs throughout the year

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the preparation of the tax provision on a quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare, analyze and maintain the deferred tax roll forward of gross and tax effected temporary differences.
• Prepare calculation of the effective tax rate on a consolidated and separate company basis.
• Review and validate financial data provided to the outside accountant firm who prepares the federal and state income tax returns.
• Analyze provision to tax return differences and submit journal entries as needed.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual estimates and extensions.
• Work closely and support the annual financial statement audits with external auditors.
• Provide monthly InfoLease Sales and Use Tax downloads and adjustment files to service provider for return preparation.
• Pull lien date data from InfoLease and send it to the service provider for Property Tax return preparation.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax.
• Monitor and respond to Sales Tax Inquiries Mailbox and Property Tax Inquiries Mailbox.
• Maintain business license log and create check requests for renewals.
• Conduct tax research for various tax related issues through tax research software, ELFA communications and Department of Revenue websites.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate would have the following credentials and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Financial Services experience, specifically leasing
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in Direct and Indirect Tax Functions
• Strong research skills, knowledge and working experience of ASC 740
• Excellent verbal, research, and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines, and manage multiple workstreams
• Detail oriented and able to communicate simple and complex tax information
• Self-starter who takes ownership and acts with a sense of urgency
• Team player who wants to develop themselves, the team, and grow with the company

Software Skills: Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL 2018, Tableau, InfoLease, OneSource Tax Products including Checkpoint, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).