Senior Tax Associate

A Brief Overview
The Senior Tax Associate is the team member responsible for preparing and reviewing stand-alone business tax returns, financial statement-related tax returns, individual tax returns, tax research, and other related tax projects. This position will utilize advanced research skills and work with tax software applications to complete various tax returns for review.

What you will do

• Works on various tax preparation projects (federal, state, sales & use) independently under the guidance of a supervisor (depending on the tax return, the supervisor could be a Manager, Senior Manager, or SVP).
• Prepares and reviews stand-alone work papers following the Company's policies and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews typical business and personal income tax returns.
• Identifies and brings unusual/significant accounting and tax-related questions to the supervisor.
• Leads colleagues by taking ownership of all assigned projects.
• Becomes familiar with the Company's policies, procedures, manuals, forms, and relevant software.
• Prepares and reviews working trial balance, adjusting journal entries, and tax accruals for stand-alone tax returns.
• Maintains property and equipment records and calculates depreciation and amortization, as needed
• Prepares and reconciles account schedules as required.
• Completes tax returns for some financial statement-related returns.
• Performs research projects in the area of taxation, including payroll and sales tax.
• Performs analysis of trial balances and calculation of book/tax adjustments for financial reporting purposes.
• Prepares more complicated business tax returns, including consolidated and multi-state returns.
• Communicates with colleagues regarding information needed or clarification of issues.
• Assists or reviews the month-end closings, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Finance or Accounting required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of tax preparation experience required.
• specific work experience in a complex, high volume environment preferred.
• experience with tax research databases required.
• experience with JD Edwards-Enterprise One System or other large ERP system preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Excel and MS Office.
• Successful problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to perform in highly interruptive conditions
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in all tax compliance process software or comparable programs and standard tax Workpapers.
• Requires an organized, independent thinker who has the ability to be a part of a team, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and has knowledge of tax return practices and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and vendors.

Compensation
We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits
A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA
The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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