
Corporate Tax Accountant
Role description
From the employerCORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTANT
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Prepare federal and state tax returns while complying with tax laws, provide assistance for financial statement reports, and research opportunities to save taxes. This position involves accurately and punctually file the tax returns, avoid penalties, and specialize in tax data collecting, analyzing, and calculating.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Income Tax Compliance – Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of federal corporation/partnership and multi-state income/franchise tax returns and annual reports for assigned entities, in full compliance with applicable tax laws.
Estimated Payments & Filing Deadlines – Ensure federal and state estimated tax payments, extensions, and required filings are properly determined and submitted on time to avoid interest, penalties, and late-filing exposure.
Tax Provision – Support the corporate income tax provision, related true-ups, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109 / FIN 48).
State Apportionment & Allocation – Ensure business data across plants and jurisdictions is gathered, analyzed, and correctly applied to state apportionment and allocation.
International Tax – Support international tax computations and reporting, including GILTI and FDII, and maintain the supporting fixed-asset basis records.
Tax Research & Planning – Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the Company, and identify opportunities to reduce tax liability and improve compliance.
Audit & Notice Support – Support federal and state tax audits and respond to tax authority notices to defend and protect the Company’s tax positions.
Documentation & Records Integrity – Maintain complete, organized, and secure tax workpapers and electronic records to support filings, provisions, and audits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years of experience in accounting or taxation.
- B.S. in Accounting or Corporate Taxation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Good communication skills both in oral and writing
- Familiar with corp-tax and/or AS 400 is preferred
- Minimal travel requirements.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
Continued development as required such as: Legal and Ethical Training (LERN) and other internal and external tax related training. CPA preferred.