Senior Accountant, Income Tax

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Our mission is to live our at your side promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities.

At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it’s the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next.

We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education.

Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we’ll be at your side every step of the way.

The Senior Accountant, Income Tax prepares income tax compliance and provisions for Brother International Corporation and its subsidiaries.

This position assists the Income Tax Manager in developing a positive forward thinking tax team. The Senior Accountant, Income Tax challenges the status quo while fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.

This position ensures proper record keeping, develops best practices and procedures, ensures accurate and timely filing of income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and annual report filings.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Prepare Income Tax and Franchise Tax Returns

• Compile information in support of US Federal and State income tax filings, verifying compliance with local and state regulations for filing
• Prepare the completion of state franchise tax returns
• Compile information, analysis and preparation of workpapers to support income and franchise tax calculation
• Identify improvements in work procedures as needed and provide recommendations to Tax Manager for support and implementation

Prepare Estimated Income and Franchise Tax Payments

• Compile information and calculate the estimated tax payments based on forecast and actual data from the books and records from the company
• Prepare wire / check request forms and initiate ACH debits with states for tax payment
• Prepare journal entries to record state tax payments to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Ensure the estimated payments are made on a timely basis

Other Financial Duties

• Gather information to calculate and prepare domestic quarterly tax provisions and review foreign quarterly tax revisions
• Gather information for the Advance Pricing Agreement
• Prepare and file annual reports
• Assist in federal and state audits
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records and documentation
• Conduct tax research on tax issues and transactions

ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Accounting or Finance Required

Experience

Minimum 5 years Consolidated federal tax return preparation, multi-state preparation, federal and state tax audit exposure Required

Software / Technical Skills

• MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advanced Required
• Technical knowledge and understanding of U.S Taxation of foreign source income (international tax) Basic Required
• CorpTax compliance software Intermediate Preferred
• SAP tax module Basic Preferred

Other Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Required
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts Required
• Strong analytical skills Required
• Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting Required
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Required
• Team player with positive attitude Required

ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 per year.
• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.
• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives.
• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off.

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WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance.

Here are some of the benefits of working with us :

• Competitive Compensation : We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits : Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional Development : We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development
• Work-Life Balance : We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance
• Employee Engagement : Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

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