Tax Assistant

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description

Eurofins NSC US, the National Service Center serving the US entities of Eurofins, is searching for a US Tax Assistant in Lancaster, PA.

US Tax Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

· Assist tax department on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including research, and compliance

· Assist tax department in various corporate strategies and special projects

· Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work through excel and similar files for third party tax prepares

· Prepare the necessary supporting schedules for the federal and state income tax returns

· Determine the required estimated tax payments for federal and state taxes and submit electronic payments to the taxing authorities

· Work with staff to accurately and timely report sales and use tax payments

· Independently perform internal audits of sales/use tax withholding

· Assure payment amounts are sufficient to avoid penalties and comply with all filing deadlines

· Implement and maintain controls within the tax function

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess :

· Understanding of US tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance

· Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel

· Multi-state tax experience is a plus

· Ability to learn in all aspects of a large portfolio of tax audits in the income, sales/use, and franchise tax arenas

· Ability to learn to communicate complex tax issues in clear terms to non-financial personnel

· Ability to navigate several open computer programs simultaneously

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

· Strong analytical, time management, attention to detail, organization and communication skills

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

· Associate's degree in Accounting or the equivalent amount of experience

· Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• comprehensive medical coverage,
• life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and
• dental and vision options

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.