Tax Manager, South Bend, IN

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for the company's tax planning, preparation and analysis, including federal and state income taxes, intangible and sales taxes. Responsible for cost expenditure review and analysis.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Directs the preparation and use of all tax records and use of all tax records and information as required for proper completion of municipal, state and federal tax returns.
• Ensures the maintenance of proper records of all transactions of income, principal and related information to establish proper tax classifications.
• Recommends and oversees implementation of adaptation and revision to the existing tax accounting system.
• Oversees the research and analysis of proposed and existing business transactions to determine the effect upon taxes.
• Serves as primary contact with Internal Revenue Service and Department of Revenue agents assigned to audit and examine federal and state income tax returns submitted.
• Ensures that operations and sales staff personnel are informed of current tax laws, regulations and rulings pertaining to municipal, state and federal income taxes.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and exercises the usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Eight (8) years or more experience preferred or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
• Prior accounting/tax and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree required. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel to all locations as well as ability to travel overnight, as needed for meetings, projects, training, seminars, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EQUIPMENT

MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.