Summary The Tax Accountant is responsible for maintaining tax compliance for the Company’s indirect taxes by filing returns and addressing notices on a timely basis. Responsibilities
Analyze monthly sales and use tax activity and file corresponding tax returns
Assist with sales and use tax audits
File personal property returns for the Company’s various locations
Calculate and file franchise tax returns for the Company’s various entities
Track monthly tax compliance activity via the company’s tax calendar
Managing the business license annual updates
Research taxability of transactions for operational and estimating staff
File gross receipts tax, value -added tax, and business occupational taxes
Assist with filing various payroll reports including federal, state, local and Canadian filings
Assists with special projects and ad hoc analysis
Requirements
B.S. in Accounting / Finance
5+ years of experience in tax compliance
Experience with indirect taxes
Experience working with multiple legal entities and foreign currency a plus
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)l
Experience with accounting systems such as JD Edwards;
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be able to legally work in the United States
Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test
Must be willing to work safely
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Supervisory Responsibilities Limited. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, reporting tools related to databases. Must have the ability to learn Accounting and Electronic Content Management software programs. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current driver's license Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. American Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/H/V