Senior Tax Accountant - Remote Temp

Summary

Senior Tax Accountant

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports. This role will also gather data for the preparation and filing of income tax returns from various corporate divisions within the Company.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in quarterly/annual tax provision and special tax projects
• Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits
• Prepare sales/use, property tax, unclaimed property (escheat), income tax, and other miscellaneous tax filing returns
• Complete monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis. Assist with tax depreciation computations and schedules
• Research tax compliance questions and issues. Make recommendations to resolve tax issues while weighing risks
• Initiate ideas and propose implementation plans to streamline processes and procedures. Maintain and continue to improve knowledge of state and local tax rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job-related experience is required
• 3-5 years of experience in tax; 4-6 years of directly related sales tax, property tax, or income tax experience
• Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code
• General knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Analytical and Research Skills

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary       

                                           

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

Reporting / Preparation

• Assist in quarterly/annual tax provision and special tax projects
• Gather data for preparation and filing of income tax returns from various corporate divisions within Company
• Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits
• Prepare sales/use, property tax, unclaimed property (escheat), income tax, and other miscellaneous tax filing returns

Reconciliation /Analysis

• Complete monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis
• Assist with tax depreciation computations and schedules

Research / Resolution

• Research tax compliance questions and issues 
• Make recommendations to resolve tax issues while weighing risks

Processes / Procedures

• Initiate ideas and propose implementation plans to streamline processes and procedures
• Maintain and continue to improve knowledge of state and local tax rules and regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

 

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Requ