Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant Summary: This position will be responsible for assisting the Head of Direct Taxes in a wide range of duties to effectively and efficiently perform tax accounting functions including audits, compliance, provision, and research that covers most segments of tax including federal, state & local, and international.

The N.A.

tax group is responsible for taxes in Canada, Mexico, and the US comprising over 60 locations and 30 states.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The duties and responsibilities can consist of, but are not limited to the following.

* Prepare data for income tax input\upload to databases for third-party return preparation.

* Gather and compile data for state apportionment and state modifications.

* Prepare income tax estimates and extensions/payments.

* Assist with United States year-end income tax provision.

* Prepare Mexico's year-end income tax provisions.

* Prepare data for the preparation of local Transfer pricing files.

* Assist with North American R&D claims.

* Assist with the preparation of IRS Form 5471 and Form 5472.

* Assist with audits for income and franchise tax.

* Recognizes, anticipates, and resolves tax issues; making recommendations.

* Perform other tasks as assigned or necessitated by the department.

* May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.

* May be required to work overtime as needed based on department needs.

* May have access to proprietary and third-party information necessary to the business and as such will perform duties ethically and professionally.

* Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Master's degree preferred.

* Minimum 5+ years of US tax experience.

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

* Experience in every tax aspect listed is not required multi-state experience is strongly preferred.

* Familiarity with tax research software.

* Income tax provision experience is required.

* Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

* Possess analytical skills sufficient to investigate complex issues, make decisions, and develop solutions.

* Detail-oriented with consistent accuracy.

* Solid organizational and time management skills.

* Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and meet deadlines.

* Capable of working independently and taking ownership of projects.

* Strong interpersonal skills for building positive working relationships both internally and externally with the organization.

* Knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems and computer applications including Microsoft Office - is required.

Database experience would be beneficial but is not required.

Advanced Excel skills required to include Data, Power Query, and understanding of financial modeling.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

* Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office environment.

* Must be able to talk and listen via the telephone for prolonged periods.

* Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.

* Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.

* Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.

* Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment.

Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.