Senior Tax Accountant
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Senior Tax Accountant will recommend tax strategies by researching, interpreting and implementing tax laws. The individual will be charged with assisting in the preparation and filing of annual returns and perform the role of liaison between the Chief Financial Officer, Department Management and the Tax Preparer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in filing federal, state and local tax documents by creating, updating and providing necessary information to the tax preparer.
- Prepares tax provision schedules by reviewing current and consolidated earnings.
- Recommends tax strategies by researching federal, state and local taxation issues.
- Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.
- Maintains compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities.
- Revises procedures by developing and streamlining procedures and worksheets for calculation of tax provisions.
- Identifies profitability of potential mergers and acquisitions by analyzing tax information; calculating key ratios; identifying areas of tax savings.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks;
participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Attains a thorough understanding and application of GAAP.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
- Attains highly analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to acclimate and work in a high pace environment.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel (Access is a plus).
- Knowledge of SQL and Macro is a plus.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and / or Master's degree in Taxation.
- CPA / CPA Candidate.
- Three to five years of accounting with a specialization in taxation.
- PREFERRED : Three years in public accounting from Big Four or equivalent.
What's the expected pay for this role?
- $95,000 - $105,000 per year
- The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
- Wellness Programs
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
- Career Path Opportunities
- Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
- Employee Loan Assistance
- Annual Flu Shot
- Paid Vacations Days
- Paid Sick days
- Paid holidays
- HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
- Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
- UKG Wallet
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and / or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.