Provide general ledger system support regarding functional issues of financial and management reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
§ Maintain required level of technical knowledge.
§ Prepare estimated federal and state income tax payments.
§ Research and prepare work papers for various book to tax differences.
§ Perform year-end accrual review and prepare the tax provision.
§ Prepare various federal and state income tax returns.
§ Prepare various personal property tax returns.
§ Prepare/Review other various tax filings: Annual reports, Intangible Tax, Sales and Use Tax.
§ Research projects.
§ Assist in federal and state audits.
§ Maintain our tax preparation system.
§ Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.
§ Provide an information source in the tax area within the company.
§ Other tax projects as they arise.
§ Assist in financial planning and analysis.
Competencies
§ Analytical - Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
§ Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reasons even when dealing with emotional topics.
§ Technical skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
§ Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
§ Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
§ Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
§ Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
§ Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Position Requirements:
§ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
§ Experience working for a Big 4 public accounting firm is strongly preferred. Combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferable.
§ CPA required.
§ Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
§ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
§ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
§ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
§ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
§ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Explorer Internet software; FastTrack or similar tax software.