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The Sr. Tax Accountant will report to the Director of Tax and collaborate with the CFO, finance and accounting executives, and the Tax Manager. Additionally, they will work with central office corporate teams as well as divisional finance and executive teams. This role involves diverse corporate tax responsibilities spanning international, federal, state, and local taxes. The Sr. Tax Accountant will primarily assist the Director of Tax and Tax Manager in implementing tax governance policies, aiming to achieve the finance and tax function's goal.

This is a hybrid-working environment. Final candidate will be required to work from the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), while Monday and Friday remote working is allowable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal, state and local income/franchise tax returns through utilization of corporate tax return preparation software (CORPTAX). Includes preparation and organization of tax work papers, preparation of state income/franchise tax returns and state apportionment work papers, preparation of quarterly tax estimates and annual extensions.
• Prepare aspects of the annual federal tax consolidation. On a semi-annual basis, support preparation of the U.S. group's consolidated income tax provision and reconcile current and deferred tax payables.
• Assist with federal, state and local tax audits and clearing tax notices.
• Assist corporate finance department in identifying, researching, evaluating, and implementing cost/tax savings initiatives.
• Support international tax planning strategies and coordinate with Global Head Office.
• Support US business unit and central office tax administration, including sales/use tax, payroll withholding tax, information reporting, property tax and unclaimed property.
• Prepare state tax nexus studies and maintain Entity Management workflows in respect to State Business Registrations and Annual Report Filings.
• Perform research and analysis for legal entity restructuring, transfer pricing and tax basis studies.
• Attend professional development and training sessions.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to deal effectively with external tax consultants and advisors
• Experience in fast-paced environment, highly driven with the ability to conduct multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Possess strong interpersonal skills (including self-discipline and self-control) to deal with accounting managers and staff within Group Companies and secure cooperation
• Financial acumen to identify tax strategies and deductions available to minimize company's tax burden in accordance with applicable laws
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, data analysis and problem-solving skills
• A high degree of creativity and ability to think strategically
• Excellent organizational, time-management and project-management skills

Other Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• CPA Certification OR Eligibility is required
• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in accounting or taxation
• Minimum of three years in corporate taxation. May include a mix of public accounting and industry experience of mid-to-large sized diversified company with multiple subsidiaries operating in multiple states (Big Four Public Accounting Firm Experience is a Plus)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity and practical knowledge business and tax automation techniques and tools (e.g. MS Power Query, Power Pivot and Power BI, Alteryx etc.)
• Familiarity with tax compliance/reporting, research and tax depreciation software
• Familiarity with tax return preparation software (CORPTAX experience is a Plus)
• Experience working with numerous subsidiaries, accounting and finance departments

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