**Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.** One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. **Job Description:** Tax Accountant is responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated payment computations, assisting with research and planning projects, developing policies and procedures and working with our IT department on companywide technology initiatives to optimize tax data collection processes. **Essential Functions** To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position. + Support corporate tax, compliance, & provision functions + Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly and annual tax accounting analyses and related journal entries and account reconciliations. + Prepare quarterly estimate tax payments and schedule M adjustments at appropriate quarterly and annual intervals + Interpret and apply tax department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations + Support a strong control environment. Hold self and others accountable for continuous improvement for internal controls. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance + 1-5 years of experience in an accounting role or relevant experience + Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to recurring transactions + Excellent prioritization & organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables + Verbal & written communication skills that provide direct, succinct messages and can be understood by financial and non-financial business partners + Ability to identify areas of improvement and work with management to optimize processes + Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous experience with SAP + Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills **What's In It For You (https://www.pattersoncompanies.com/join-us/)** We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: + Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. + 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan. + Paid Time Off (PTO). + Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays. + Volunteer Time Off (VTO). + Educational Assistance Program. + Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave. + LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program). + Patterson Perks Program. The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $58,900.00 - $72,200.00 **EEO Statement** As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy. An Equal Opportunity Employer Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.