Senior Income Tax Accountant

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Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.

 

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If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join  Rexel USA as a  Senior Income Tax Accountant!

The position of Senior Income Tax Accountant will be based out of our Dallas, TX location!

Summary
The Senior Income Tax Accountant is responsible for US federal and multistate income tax compliance and financial reporting of income taxes under IFRS. Core responsibilities are to ensure the accuracy and quality of income tax reporting for external purposes, effectively utilize both internal and external resources to prepare and ensure the company timely files its income tax returns, and that the income tax accounts are reasonable and accurate.

 

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the US federal and state income tax returns, Forms 8300, the FinCen 114 report, Forms 1042 and other necessary forms are timely prepared, supported, and filed, with effective utilization of both internal personnel, as well as external co-sourcing providers
• Ensure the timely calculation and payment of estimated income taxes to minimize penalty exposure, as well as all other tax payments due with required income tax filings
• Ensure the tax calendar is maintained so that the Company is in compliance with all income tax filing deadlines
• Assist with preparation of the IFRS consolidated income tax provision, including ETR analysis, current and deferred taxes, substantiation for all deferred tax positions, income tax payable proof and variance analysis for all annual income tax provisions
• Ensure the financial statement income tax accounts are maintained, including proper record keeping, calculation of monthly tax provisions and maintenance of income tax accounting records for the Company and its US subsidiaries
• Assist with preparation of the Company’s tax provision and related footnote disclosures required for statutory audited financial statements
• Assist with responses to all income tax correspondence received from taxing authorities and that all tax assessments are appropriate, and challenge or protest such assessments as necessary
• Provide assistance with all governmental income tax audits, including the gathering of information requested and where appropriate assist in the defense of income tax positions taken by the Company
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the income tax discipline within the scope of the Tax department budget, including utilization of external consultants
• Propose process improvements to simplify complex processes and procedures, including with the use of technology
• Work with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Legal, HR, Real Estate, and Indirect Tax
• Other duties as assigned

 

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation is preferred
• 6+ years of experience in a corporate tax department or a combination of experience in a corporat