Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantLocation: Middletown, New York, United StatesFlexible work from home daysHybrid Remote flexibilityIndustry: Manufacturing & Production Job Category: Finance / Accounting- Taxes

CompensationBase Salary- USD $80,000 to $100,000Full-timeBenefits- FullRelocation Assistance Available- NoCommission Compensation- NoBonus Eligible- NoOvertime Eligible- NoInterview Travel Reimbursed- No

Candidate Details2+ to 5 years experienceSeniority Level- AssociateManagement Experience Required- NoMinimum Education- Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel- Occasionally

Great benefits, 401k match

Security Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: No

POSITIONSUMMARY: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 entriesAnalyze and reconcile general ledger account balancesPrepare expense account analysis as neededPrepare federal and state income tax return workpapersPrepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimates/extensionsAssist on audits by gathering requested informationMaintain fixed assets for tax depreciationGather and prepare state apportionment workpapersPrepare state modification workpapersMaintain tax calendarUpdate state data and state calculation model as needed based on state law changesAnalyze and review trial balances on a legal entity basis and utilize the information in the calculation of the book to tax adjustmentsAssist with gathering data required for transfer pricingAnalyze notice correspondence, prepare responses to tax authoritiesAssist with all areas of tax as neededSupply internal audit team with information and analysis for SOX and other internal audit testing as requiredSupply external audit team with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as requiredSupport budget and forecast processes as requiredFollows 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 positionUnderstands implicitly how to manage and work with multiple and diverse stakeholdersArticulate with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skillsCollaborative team player, excellent interpersonal, and team-building skillsAble 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 skillsWilling to roll up their sleevesStrong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality resultsOrganizationally savvy with ability to effectively manage in a matrixed and global complex organization Ability to work independentlyPositive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and/or changing circumstancesHigh-energy, proactive, self-starter capable of completing a diverse workload within tight timelinesHighest standards of ethical conduct and integrityAbsolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive informationBachelors, Masters in Tax or MBA; CPA a plus2 years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting and functionsPrior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plusExperience with tax preparation software (Corptax, Onesource) a plusRequires strong oral and written communications skills, computer literacy and professional presentation.

Strong analytical skillsSolid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reportingProficient 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 plusPrior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus Corporate Income tax