Job Listing: Senior Tax Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant consultant.

Job Description:

Ensure compliance with federal, international and state tax laws by preparing tax returns. Prepare accounting for income tax workpapers to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Assist and provide support to Tax Director and Tax Manager on special projects.

· Responsible for preparation of the company's consolidated federal income tax return and numerous state and international income tax returns. This position is also responsible for the creation of electronic workpapers and questionnaires that facilitate the gathering of financial information controlled by financial accountants throughout the enterprise. Information gathered must be analyzed for applicability of relevant tax law, the identification and calculation of book/tax differences, the preparation of supporting work papers and the use of FAST*TAX software to prepare income tax returns.
· System coordinator for FAST*TAX income tax software. This function includes the determination of the most efficient method of utilizing the software as well as maintaining updates and system backup.
· Assist with state income tax audits.
· Assist in federal tax audits as required.
· Responsible for maintaining fixed asset depreciation software (FAS2000). Other responsibilities include monthly maintenance of tax depreciation calculations and the reconciliation of book/tax basis differences.
· Maintenance of tax compliance calendar including original due dates, estimated tax payments, extension requests, annual reports and other miscellaneous filings.
· Prepare quarterly estimated tax payment workpapers and vouchers including the initiation of Electronic Funds Transfers.
· Preparation of tax accounting work papers including FAS109 calculation used in the year end financial statements.
· Perform tax research on an as needed basis with respect to federal and state income tax, payroll tax, and property tax.
· This position will perform a supervisory role for less experienced compliance personnel.

· Perform analysis of tax issues and quantify tax effect for special projects.
· Improve tax compliance policies and procedures to make the process more efficient.
· Develop policies and procedures for an automated fixed asset reporting system.
· Continue automation of tax packages provided to the business units for tax information gathering.
Timely completion of internal deadlines.

Technical Knowledge of tax laws is necessary and the ability to identify, research and resolve issues is critical to the success of this position. Tax laws are constantly changing and this position is required to read updates, newsletters and tax journals on a daily basis to keep abreast of these changes. This position must be able to translate complex tax laws into easy-to-understand terms in order to communicate effectively with other positions.

· This position is deadline and detail oriented.
· Direction and guidance is provided by the Tax Director and Tax Manager.
· Minimum of 3-5 years in corporate and/or Big Five public accounting firm tax department.
· B.S. in Accounting.
· CPA and/or Masters in Taxation a plus.

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