Commerce Bank

Manager I, Tax Accounting - Corporate

Commerce Bank$105K — $123K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 6+ years of tax experience, including review responsibilities
  • Advanced knowledge of US federal corporate income tax
  • Advanced knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting
  • Intermediate knowledge of state and local tax, payroll tax, and information reporting compliance
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate team members
  • CPA license preferred, along with public accounting experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage federal and state income tax compliance and filings
  • Oversee state apportionment and filing requirements across jurisdictions
  • Support ASC 740 provision process and related audit inquiries
  • Coordinate payroll tax compliance and monitor regulatory changes
  • Research federal and state tax issues and provide advisory memoranda
  • Assist with IRS and state tax authority inquiries and examinations
  • Lead and mentor team members to foster a collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Career development opportunities
  • Education assistance support
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits
Full Job Description
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $105,000.00 - $123,500.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to manage income tax compliance, tax provision reporting under ASC 740, and tax risk management while serving as a technical tax resource for supported business lines and ensuring compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements

Essential Functions
  • Manage and review federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, and annual extension filings
  • Oversee state apportionment, nexus, and filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Support the ASC 740 provision process (current/deferred, disclosures) and related audit/regulatory inquiries, including analysis of tax impacts from accounting standard changes
  • Oversee payroll tax compliance (filings, deposits, W-2 review) and monitor regulatory changes to implement required updates
  • Support information reporting compliance and manage non-wage withholding compliance (eg, 1099/1098, 1042/1042-S, deposits/reconciliations, B-Notice) and serve as a resource to business lines on related requirements
  • Research technical federal and state tax issues and prepare written memoranda to advise business lines on tax implications of new products or transactions
  • Coordinate preparation and review of tax return workpapers and monitor tax law changes affecting compliance requirements
  • Assist with responses to IRS and state tax authority inquiries and examinations
  • Support sales/use tax processes, SOX compliance for income tax and payroll, benefit plan audits, and Form 5500 filings
  • Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects/issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs
  • Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required
  • Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively
  • Support budget management, planning and expenditure Perform other duties as assigned


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of US federal corporate income tax required
  • Advanced knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting required
  • Intermediate knowledge of US state and local tax, payroll tax, information reporting, and sales/use tax compliance
  • Intermediate knowledge of tax preparation software such as ProSystem fx or GoSystem Tax preferred or ability to learn
  • Ability to apply technical tax judgment in a regulated environment required
  • Ability to manage and review external service providers preferred
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply discretion and sound judgement to efficiently and effectively solve problems
  • Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members and foster a positive team environment that gives way to collaboration and unified goals
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
  • Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • 6+ years of tax experience including review responsibilities required
  • Prior public accounting experience preferred
  • Financial institution tax experience preferred
  • Experience with multi-state income tax compliance preferred
  • CPA license preferred


*Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Manager I, Tax Accounting - Corporate job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $105,000 to $123,500 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:
Full time

About Commerce Bank

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a Kansas City, Missouri based bank holding company with branches of its Commerce Bank in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is the corporate parent of Commerce Bank, a provider of a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bank operates in more than 200 locations in the central United States.
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Size
4,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1865

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