Corporate Tax Associate Manager

About Us

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

 

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

The Corporate Tax Associate Manager is primarily tasked with the estimation, calculation, preparation, measurement, and management of the company and its affiliates' local, state, federal, l and foreign tax returns, filings, payments, and refunds so that management can continue to rely on the tax information recorded in the financial statements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance • Five or more years of experience in the field of tax accounting or corresponding certification. • Public tax accounting firm experience is a plus, but not required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• A thorough working knowledge of the Corporate Tax code of the United States is a must. • Extensive knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards is required. • Ability to work independently while coordinating the efforts of multiple sources of information, while working under the pressure of deadlines. • Strong organization, problem-solving, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to summarize, communicate, and present complex issues to all levels of management. • Ability to conduct detailed research while working independently • Ability to negotiate with the objective of minimizing outsourced costs.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Knowledge of core SAP Software modules is a plus• Experience with FAS(fixed assets software) or similar fixed asset software required

 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:• Occasional travel required.• Overseas and multiple time zone communication requirements may result in unusual work hour requirements and overtime.• Regular collaboration and communication across multiple organizations, both horizontally and vertically, is expected.• Timeline pressures and adherence to deadlines are to be expected.• Remote work site for self is feasible.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• General office working conditions will typically be described as:• requires minimal physical exertion and exists in a standard, environmentally controlled office setting

 

Responsibilities

 Monthly Closing and Financial Reporting Responsibilities• The corporate tax associate manager estimates, calculates, and prepares month-end corporate federal and state income tax expense accruals and records corresponding journal entries into the SAP accounting system.• The corporate tax associate manager also calculates, prepares, and records month-end Canadian GST, PST, and HST taxes in addition to filing the required returns online.• The corporate tax associate manager will review, calculate, adjust, and record the deferred tax expense calculations into the SAP accounting system yearly.• The corporate tax associate manager will actively maintain effective tax rate reconciliations, general ledger tax account reconciliations, and corresponding roll forwards between the company’s tax returns and accounting system.• The corporate tax associate manager will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and communicating any specific tax reporting requests or footnote disclosures required for the completion of the company’s monthly reporting package or reviewed financial statements.Corporate Tax Return Prepara