Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO
Department: Tax
Reports To: Director of Tax
Salary Range: $62,113 - $93,169, annually, plus bonus opportunity
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will assist with and provide support for compliance with applicable federal and state tax regulations to support the Director of Tax.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Prepare and review complex federal and state income tax returns, including related schedules.
- Assist in research and analysis of various federal tax issues to determine the most appropriate cost-effective filing position.
- Review the reconciliation of income tax balance sheet accounts on a quarterly basis.
- Oversee the calculation and payment of estimated federal and state income taxes.
- Lead the domestic and international transfer pricing process and maintain the related documentation.
- Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies and assist with federal and state income tax audits.
- Support the execution of the tax strategic plan.
- Build and maintain relationships with outsourced tax support services.
- Prepare income tax provision for financial reporting purposes.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
- Minimum 3 years of income tax experience.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Access.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet established deadlines/goal dates.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
- CPA certification or qualified to sit for the CPA exam.
- Related experience in tax management or tax consulting.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel- Occasional overnight travel required. Must have ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
