Best place to work seeks Corporate Staff Tax Accountant to join their team on a hybrid basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare corporate federal, state and local tax returns.
• Prepare extensions, estimated payments, withholding payments for corporations.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the year-end and quarterly tax provisions for corporations.
• Examines accounts and records and computes taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
• Assist with responses to notices from taxing authorities and field audits.
• Completes forms for tax refunds.
• Advises management regarding effects of business activities on taxes, and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.
• Ensures that organization complies with information reporting and other taxing authority requirements.
• Organizes and maintains tax records and conducts tax studies and special projects.
• Provides tax advice to organization.
• Perform tax research as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
• CPA and/or Masters in Tax is a plus
• One tax season in public accounting preferred
• Preparation of Federal 1120, 1065 and state tax returns is required
• Knowledgeable in Excel
• Knowledgeable in OneSource or GoSystems tax preparation software and tax research software
• Knowledgeable in Sage Fixed Assets is a plus