Corporate Tax Accountant (1120 and T2 forms exp.)

• BASIC FUNCTION:

  Primary functions are facilitating tax compliance for the Company and its subsidiaries. Primarily responsible for the preparation of sales and use, property, fuel, and federal excise tax returns; and timely payment of associated taxes. Will communicate with taxing authorities to resolve any disputed items. Will gather information, supporting documentation, and prepare schedules for sales and use, property, and fuel tax audits. Prepares various tax analysis, general ledger account reconciliation, tax accrual calculations, and other duties as assigned by the State/Local Tax Manager or the Senior Tax Accountant. Prepares certified receipts and performs other tasks necessary to process tax return filings.

  NATURE AND SCOPE:

  The Tax Accountant works closely with the State/Local Tax Manager and the Senior Tax Accountant. Reports to the State/Local Tax Manager who reports to the Director of Taxes. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

  This position is responsible for:

• Preparation for review of the Company’s sales and use tax, personal property tax, fuel oil and mileage tax returns.
• Facilitation of the Company’s state and local tax compliance, including filing returns, tax research and analysis as necessary to maintain compliance.
• Registration and renewal with state and local entities where the Company has locations, has employees, or does business, to obtain tax identification numbers and tax account numbers.
• Gathering financial data to support the Legal Department with filing annual reports as required by various state and local entities where the Company has a business presence.
• Gathering information, documentation and preparing supporting schedules for sales/use tax audits, real/personal property tax audits, and tax credit opportunities.
• Calculating and reconciling to the general ledger, property tax accruals for Company locations and cost centers and communicating significant changes or variances to division managers and controllers.
• Preparation for review of refund claims for taxing jurisdictions where the company has tax overpayments or expects refunds.
• Reconciling sales and use tax liability general ledger accounts on a regular monthly basis.
• Assisting corporate and division personnel with tax exemption certificates and tax identification numbers.

• Providing feedback to management on strategies and ideas to minimize taxes and/or reduce expenses while remaining in compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
• Maintaining tax records as required by Company polices and appropriate tax regulations.
• Performing various administrative tasks at the discretion of the State/Local Tax Manager or the Senior Tax Accountant.

Job Dimensions:

• Company revenues: approximately $4.5 billion
• Company assets: approximately $3 billion
• Sales & use tax liability $30 million
• Real & personal property taxes $11 – 13 million

• Fuel & mileage taxes $25,000

Job Scope:
This position should have a somewhat broad knowledge of tax regulations, practices, and procedures, plus a working knowledge of accounting and accounting principles. The position requires a four year degree in accounting or related business field, plus 1 to 3 years of hands-on work experience, preferably in the manufacturing environment.

This is a mid level accountant position. The Tax Accountant will work closely the State/Local Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant, and the other Tax Accountants to gain broad knowledge of the company’s tax policies and procedures.

This position requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to communicate with taxing authorities and to interface with upper and middle management of the Company.

This position requires proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Access, Power Point, and especially Excel. Also, this position requires the use of software packages for tax preparation, tax filing, tax research, and financial systems (general ledger, fixed assets, construction in progress, accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, sales, invoicing, etc.) Especially preferred software includes: Lawson, SAP, Crystal Reporting, and RIA tax software.

This position requires the individual to stay current on tax regulations and laws affecting the Company both at a corporate and division level. The person in this position should use subscription to tax publications, attend tax seminars, etc. to remain current on relevant taxes.

This position may require travel when necessary to visit Company locations, attend meetings or hearings with local taxing authorities, attend training seminars, etc.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares sales and use tax returns.
• Facilitates the preparation and submission of real and tangible personal property tax reports.
• Prepares state fuel and road tax returns.
• Assists in the timely payment and submission of all tax bills so as not to incur penalties. Keeps tracks of proof of timely payments and submissions, such as certified receipts, electronic confirmations, etc.
• Responsibile for tax accrual account reconciliations.
• Prepares refund claims for review when necessary.
• Prepares federal excise returns.
• Prepares journal entries for review to record and allocate tax expenses to proper locations and cost centers.
• Maintains organized tax records in compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
• Performs other various duties and tasks as directed by the State/Local Tax Manager or Senior Tax Accountant.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.