About KARL STORZ
From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled healthcare environment.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we think in generations instead of quarters, with a commitment to improving patients lives around the world.
About the Role
Prepare and/or review various KARL STORZ North America (KSEA and Subs, KSVEA and Subs, and KSE) US corporate federal, state, and local taxes. Perform tax research and tax audits as necessary. Prepare US federal and state income tax returns relating to the Storz family. Prepare foreign withholding tax forms. Ensure these companies are in compliance with tax legal responsibilities, primarily in the areas of federal and state income tax and in coordination with sales, use, and property taxes and are reported in an accurate and timely fashion.
Shift: Monday - Friday
What Youll Do
- Prepare the assigned KSNA companies federal, state, and local income tax returns, including the quarterly estimated tax payments and extension requests with minimal oversight.
- Prepare amended returns when required.
- Oversee the planning and preparation of annual federal, California, Massachusetts, and Texas R&D credit calculations and fully document the tax positions.
- Prepare the assigned KSNA companies year-end federal and state income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including the year-end to tax return tax provision reconciliations, according to the Accounting and auditors' established timelines.
- Ensure that the KSNA companies are in compliance with tax laws. Monitor income tax nexus in various states. Keep abreast of legislative developments that impact the KSNA compliance functions.
- Facilitate, assist and/or manage assigned tax audits. This includes: (1) Advance identification of audit exposures, if any, (2) timely obtaining documents requested by auditors to minimize the duration of the audit, (3) staying one-step ahead of tax auditors, i.e., anticipate and be prepared for their questions, and (4) planning what records and analyses should be submitted and how they should be presented to the auditors.
- Respond to federal and state taxing authorities assessment notices with a view to defending the company positions.
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for Storz family.
- Prepare foreign withholding tax requirements and file necessary tax returns. Maintain the withholding tax documentation file and inform other departments of the foreign withholding tax requirements.
- Continuously update skills on technology improvements focusing on developing better tools for review and analysis of tax and financial data, e.g. Microsoft Power Apps.
- Perform tax research and resolve tax issues, as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to other departments in structuring specific business transactions
- Provide support to Tax Director with special projects/studies.
What You Bring
- 5-7 years' experience in federal and multi state corporate tax compliance, or 3-5 years' experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of tax laws and ability to perform tax research; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, practices, and ASC 740.
- Good analytical, communication, and writing skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, OneSource, BNA Fixed Assets, and RIA Checkpoint software, or equivalent tools.
Nice to Have
- CPA, Masters Degree in Taxation, member of a CPA professional society.
Why KARL STORZ?
Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team dedicated to delivering world-class customer experiences through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We invest in our employees through ongoing development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a culture that encourages creativity and continuous learning.
Youll have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, contribute to meaningful business outcomes, and help shape the future of customer support in a global healthcare organization.
Ready to make an impact?
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