Summary: This position is responsible for federal, state, and local income tax returns, the associated reporting functions, as well as tax account analysis and reconciliations. This department supports the partnership's key objectives with the highest standards of conduct without compromise. Honesty, integrity and accountability are essential to our Partnership's success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare/review federal, state and local income tax returns including related schedules, work papers, and reports;
• Review federal and state tax provisions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including related inputs, forecasting, support schedules, work papers, reports, and journal entries;
• Calculate/Review estimated tax payments for tax paying entities;
• Research and respond to state tax notices and inquiries from taxing authorities;
• Review state apportionment for partnership and corporate entities
• Review monthly tax accruals for federal, state and foreign taxes;
• Perform/review tax account analysis and reconciliations;
• Conduct research related to ongoing tax issues, law changes, and remain current on ASC 740;
• Support external auditors and consultants;
• Work on other tasks and special projects as needed.
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Min 5 years prior experience in corporate income tax provisions and/or compliance;
• Thorough understanding of tax accounting concepts (ASC 740);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word required;
• Longview, OneSource, SAP, and BPC experience a plus.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative, identifies and addresses issues;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Detail-oriented with ability to adapt to working on multiple tasks with strict deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Capable of acquiring knowledge and skills rapidly;
• Assumes personal responsibility for work tasks and professional development
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with a tax provision software preferred;
• Experience working with corporate tax preparation software preferred;
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
