Description:

Summary: The Senior Income Tax Accountant I is responsible for preparation of tax compliance concerning U.S. and Canada federal, state, county or municipal taxes, along with various foreign locations. Also responsible for gathering facts and researching tax issues related to various company entities to quantify exposure, ensure proper compliance, and facilitate tax savings, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. Essential Functions: • Prepares and/or reviews tax compliance for all company entities, including corporations, partnerships, foreign subsidiaries/branches. This responsibility includes preparing necessary compliance calculations, organizing and developing efficiencies in the tax return preparation process, and identifying possible opportunities and exposure areas. • Assists with the annual tax provision, including the tax basis balance sheet and provision to return calculations. • Conducts tax research • Prepares responses to tax notices, audits and other requests from tax authorities as well as other internal requests as directed by management. • Prepares and/or reviews responds to Information Document Requests, notices, audits, and other requests for information from various tax authorities.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters degree in Tax or CPA or CPA candidate a plus • Requires 3-5 years of corporate tax experience • Requires strong accounting, planning and organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Requires understanding of general corporate tax principles and GAAP • Requires strong computer skills including Excel and PeopleSoft; Knowledge of OneSource a plus • Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Info:

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