Tax Accountant

An exciting opportunity to join Menzies Aviation and establish an in-house tax function in the US working closely with the Group Tax team in the United Kingdom.
The position and the role offers a talented and ambitious tax professional with a broad range of technical work and the opportunity to shape the future of the US tax function within the North American business.

• Assist with day-to-day functions of the tax department for all US taxes to which the Group is subject including federal, state and local taxes, sales & use taxes, franchise taxes, excise taxes and fuel taxes.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly filing of state sales & use taxes and excise fuel taxes (federal and state)
• Assist with preparation of federal, state & local income/franchise returns.
• Assist with state & local business license and property tax compliance.
• Responsible for industry specific filings and managing outside audits.
• Monthly reconciliation of tax accounts and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Research tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• CPA is a plus but not required.
• 3-6 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong technology, research and communication skills
• Must pass pre-employment background & drug screen