Tax Accounting Specialist

The Tax Specialist is directly responsible for all Direct and Indirect state and local taxes for six AstenJohnson entities (except Sales & Use and GST/PST and VAT) in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, as well as operating as a member of the team that manages all global tax and transfer pricing compliance.

Specific Responsibilities: * State Income taxes * Prepare and e-file income tax filings, estimates, extensions (approx.

45 returns) * Evaluate and respond to all state correspondence * Primary "owner" of state audits * Gather apportionment * Maintain Tax Depreciation registers which include bonus and non-bonus assets * Assist in annual tax provision calculations as needed * Apply for annual state income tax credits * Federal R&D Credit calculation * Property tax - US and CA * Real estate - filings/payments * Inventory and personal property - filings/payments * Budgets and reconciliation of accounts / year end accrual true ups * Manage property tax appeals and reporting with DMA * Correspondence * Notices * Work with consultant on appeals * 1099, 1042-S filings - all US entities * FinCEN reporting for foreign bank accounts (22 entities with bank accounts) * Report for all AJ signor individuals (normally 6 filings, but 8 individuals) * Report for AJ Holdings * Corporate Registrations - manage CSC covering all US and CA requirements (really need to get withdrawals done) * Supply all data needed for annual reports by state & entity * Prepare and file new registrations as needed * Handle all State registration correspondence and payments * Statistics and Census filings - US and CA * Preparation and management of tax depreciation registers for the globe/entire AJ group (MACRS & ADS) Ten entities globally * Maintain all intercompany loan documents * Preparation and filing of Canadian Treaty based returns for US companies.

Position Requirements: * Ability to manage time and multiple tasks is critical.

* Strong tax research skills with ability to apply regulations * Computer knowledge essential, specifically excel skills (JD Edwards and Onesource income tax, CCH connect tax research, and tax deprecation software experience helpful). * Accounting knowledge required.

* Ability to work in a team environment and help on projects as needed.

* At least two tax complete cycles of experience required.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties * Assist on projects and other tax related items as appropriate.

Reporting Relationships: * Report directly to the Tax Manager; work with Corporate Treasurer, as well as personnel at the sites, foreign entities and within Corporate Finance/Reporting Teams