Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant
Location: Middletown, New York, United States
Flexible work from home days
Hybrid Remote flexibility
Industry: Manufacturing & Production Job Category: Finance / Accounting - Taxes

Compensation
Base Salary - USD $80,000 to $100,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - No
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details
2+ to 5 years experience
Seniority Level - Associate
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Great benefits, 401k match

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant will perform tax department functions and support preparation of both internal and external financial statements, tax compliance, and other tax reporting.
Responsibilities include executing all assigned tax entries according to company policies and conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reporting, and ensuring controls are followed and in full compliance with SOX requirements. Responsible for completing full account reconciliations, analyzing, and explaining variances, working with relevant management to understand and address tax reporting requirements, and making recommendations for improvements across areas of responsibility, where relevant. This role interacts closely with accounting peers and will share and deploy best practices and agreed approaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare tax journal entries
Analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances
Prepare expense account analysis as needed
Prepare federal and state income tax return workpapers
Prepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimates/extensions
Assist on audits by gathering requested information
Maintain fixed assets for tax depreciation
Gather and prepare state apportionment workpapers
Prepare state modification workpapers
Maintain tax calendar
Update state data and state calculation model as needed based on state law changes
Analyze and review trial balances on a legal entity basis and utilize the information in the calculation of the book to tax adjustments
Assist with gathering data required for transfer pricing
Analyze notice correspondence, prepare responses to tax authorities
Assist with all areas of tax as needed
Supply internal audit team with information and analysis for SOX and other internal audit testing as required
Supply external audit team with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required
Support budget and forecast processes as required
Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site Special projects as requested by management

REQUIREMENTS:
Build solid working relationships and partner closely with peers, business, functional and finance teams Strong business sense, attention to detail and a strong desire to grow professionally are keys to success in this challenging position
Understands implicitly how to manage and work with multiple and diverse stakeholders
Articulate with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative team player, excellent interpersonal, and team-building skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines Strong problem-solving skills
Willing to roll up their sleeves
Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality results
Organizationally savvy with ability to effectively manage in a matrixed and global complex organization Ability to work independently
Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and/or changing circumstances
High-energy, proactive, self-starter capable of completing a diverse workload within tight timelines
Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
Bachelors, Masters in Tax or MBA; CPA a plus
2 years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting and functions
Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus
Experience with tax preparation software (Corptax, Onesource) a plus
Requires strong oral and written communications skills, computer literacy and professional presentation.

Strong analytical skills
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
CPA is a plus
Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus Corporate Income tax