The Tax Accountant will participate in all aspects of the tax department with dual focus on sales and use tax domestically and income tax related matters. This position will be a key resource to the tax department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. 

Experience:

Entry-level to two years of experience.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills required. 

JOB DUTIES:

Prepare sales and use tax workpapers and reporting documents for multiple states while ensuring timely and accurate filing.Communicate with plant and corporate personnel to obtain the necessary documentation and details to support sales and use tax refund claimsAssist in the preparation of workpapers for federal, state and international income tax and gross receipts tax quarterly and annual reporting requirements.Maintain historical files of tax documents, including but not limited to, federal, state and international income tax returns and workpapers, in-direct tax reporting and filings, federal and state credit workpapers, etc.Assist in the preparation of workpapers for federal and state research and development tax creditsOther duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

General working knowledge of federal, state and international tax rules.General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or equivalent.Excellent communicator with solid interpersonal skills, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.Organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.Ability to think creatively and challenge current processes for improvement opportunities.Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.High level of attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.Ability to organize large amounts of data in a manner that is easy for others to understand.

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

TRAINING:

Safety

On-the-Job

Employee Handbook

Various seminars/courses

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:       _ Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:             Occasional         =       0% - 33%

                     Frequent             =       34% - 66%

                     Continuous        =       67% - 100%

                      N/A                      =     Not Applicable

Standing                                                                                                                                                               

Sitting                                                                                                                                                                    

Walking                                                                                                                                                                

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                                                                                          

Reaching Above Shoulder                                                                                                                                

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                                                                                                         

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights                                                                                                                                          

Protected Heights                                                                                                                                               

Lifting Weights from 0 to ___ pounds                                                                                                           

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing from 0 to ___ pounds                                                                                                              

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment                                                             

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)                                                                                                   

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery                                                                         

Hand Movements:

Recording Data                                                                                                                                                  

Operating Office Equipment                                                                                                                            

Operating Computer                                                                                                                                          

Simple Grasping (right and left)                                                                                                                      

Firm Grasping (right and left)                                                                                                                          

Fine Manipulating (right and left)                                                                                                                   

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls                                                                                                   

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

Required Information and to Perform Job Duties                                                  Yes or No

Color Definition                                                                                                             Yes or No

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

Job Duties                                                                                                                     Yes or No

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas                                           Yes or No

Office                                                                                                                                                                    

Multiple Locations                                                                                                                                             

Plant                                                                                                                                                                      

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area                                                                                                        

Rough Terrain                                                                                                                                                     

Other                                                                                                                                                                     

“Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”