Senior Tax Accountant
Finance
SCOPE:
Responsible for timely and accurate tax compliance (for National, Welch’s and related entities) with all the requirements for Sales & Use, Income and Franchise, Excise and Property taxes imposed under the laws and regulations of the Federal Government and the various states and political subdivisions thereof, including towns, counties and cities. Work closely with outsourced tax service provider concerning tax compliance matters and year-end audit requirements (SFAS 109, valuation allowance, and FIN 48). Supervise Tax Associate in various capacities including offering advice and guidance on miscellaneous indirect filings. Assist outsourced tax service provider in legally minimizing State & Local and Federal taxes through research and planning. Must establish and maintain interdepartmental communications on tax related issues that individual is responsible for.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Oversee the preparation and review of all Federal & State Income and Franchise returns prepared by the outsourced tax service provider and to offer guidance/advice to Tax Associate with Sales & Use, Payroll, Annual Information returns and other miscellaneous tax compliance matters.
· Responsible for the preparation and review of various month-end and year-end closing activities. This includes, but not limited to: Preparation of journal vouchers, pool accounting activities, and account reconciliations including Sales & Use Tax, Payroll Tax, Federal and State Income/Franchise/Excise Taxes.
· Maintain, update and monitor due date listing (tax calendar) and coordinate to ensure all related filings are done timely.
· Coordinate and assist outsourced tax service provider on various requests for documents and information needed to prepare tax returns and year end FAS 109 income tax accounting.
· Conducts state and local tax research and planning regarding taxability of various issues (facilities, products, etc) to ensure the Company is paying all required taxes and assess any potential tax savings.
· Conduct federal tax research and work closely with the outsourced tax service provider in preparation of the federal income tax returns.
· Responsible for the Property Tax area to include compliance, assessment reviews, filing of tax abatements, payment of taxes, etc.
· Work closely with the outsourced tax service provider related to the State income/franchise/excise tax area to include compliance, return preparation, apportionment compilation and payment of taxes.
· Manages audits (internal and external) involving State Income/Franchise/Excise and Property taxes.
· Keeps alert to changes in state tax laws and regulations affecting company operations and liaison to tax questions from other departments.
· Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all estimated federal and state income tax installments.
· Assist Finance Manager-Accounting and Reporting in non-patron financial segment reporting and profitability analysis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 5+ year’s industry and/or public accounting experience. A CPA is preferred. A MST is preferred.
· 3+ years of supervisory experience.
· Advanced knowledge and understanding of state and local income/franchise, sales and use, and property taxes.
· Must possess good research skills.
· Effective teamwork, organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
· PC Skills – Excel, Word and Outlook.
· Knowledge of Oracle financial software preferred.
