Tax Accountant

Pridestaff is looking to fill the position of Tax Accountant. Our client offers a great work environment, great benefits and security of working for a stable company.

Job Description:
Responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and preparing business tax filings. In addition, developing/maintaining corporate tax compliance programs and serving as the Company’s primary contact with various state and local tax authorities

Essential Duties:

• Identify compliance (registration) requirements of various jurisdictions, both domestically and internationally, and coordinate registration as needed. Communicate accordingly with Company’s international locations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual schedules and returns for all business requirements and taxing entities. This includes, but is not limited to, sales, franchise, property, and income taxes, as well as unclaimed property and census reporting, while working closely with external CPA firm(s).
• Research current and changing domestic and international regulations/laws to ensure compliance for all company property, sales/use, franchise, and all other business taxes.
• Coordinate in-house audits of invoicing and accounts payable transactions for compliance with tax laws.
• Assist in the completion of field audits by working directly with state auditors to supply required documentation, explain Basler procedures, and defend Company position on applicable tax issues.
• Review general ledger accounts which pertain to tax liability and accruals.
• Recommend new and/or changes to accounting policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate training for accounting staff and other Basler personnel on sales/use tax issues.
• Participation in monthly and year-end closing responsibilities for domestic and international Company locations as assigned.
• Responsible for various international general ledger accounting, activities, and analysis.
• Act as utility backup for the Credit & Collections Analyst functions.
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business.
• Minimum of three years accounting experience.
• Experience with various types of business taxes is preferred.
• Ability to apply a broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office? programs, specifically Excel.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at 618.937.8626.