OverviewResponsibilitiesSenior Tax Accountanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs
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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood
What You'll Get To Do:Reporting to the Tax Manager - Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion and filing of sales and use tax returns, gross receipts tax returns, excise tax returns, property tax returns, and other indirect tax compliance. The role will also assist with sales and use tax audits and perform tax research and analysis.
Responsibilities- Review monthly data received from businesses and manage indirect tax compliance processes, including coordination with outsourced service providers for monthly sales and use tax return filings.
- Prepare and review monthly indirect tax account reconciliations.
- Oversee indirect tax rates, tax classifications, and exemption documentation.
- Manage indirect tax audits, including responding to audit questions and information requests.
- Prepare and review property tax filings, including renditions, exemption filings, monthly accruals, and monthly and annual returns.
- Prepare journal entries, including tax-only adjustment entries and monthly property tax accruals.
- Manage and review state unclaimed property returns and related compliance activities.
- Develop and review indirect tax internal controls.
- Partner with business teams to advise on the indirect tax implications of their activities.
- Partner with the IT team to support the sales and use tax engine, including Vertex, and related ERP tax processes.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of tax processes and evaluate opportunities for improvement and efficiencies across the indirect tax function.
- Use Alteryx, Excel, and other technology tools to analyze and reconcile large data sets, automate recurring tax processes, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify and implement indirect tax process improvements and opportunities for automation and standardization.
- Monitor indirect tax legislation, implement compliance changes, and communicate the impact to the businesses.
- Support Corporate Legal oversight with the preparation and review of business license renewals and state annual report filings.
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring:Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant tax or accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
- Experience with sales and use tax compliance, audits, tax research, and state and local tax matters preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with SAP, Oracle, Vertex, Alteryx, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- Experience working with large data sets and process automation tools preferred.
Competencies- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, reconciliations, and data analysis.
- Experience using Alteryx or similar data analytics and automation tools to improve processes and reporting efficiency.
- Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax regulations to business activities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
- Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
- Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
- Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
- Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
- Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
The wage range of $125,000 - $130,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.
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