Tax Accountant III
Company: Mission Recruit
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
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Job SummaryPrepares federal, state, and local tax returns; reviews
tax returns; collects, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates financial
data and other related information necessary for the accurate
preparation of tax returns; prepares returns in accordance with
established policies and procedures; ensures returns are filed by
required deadlines Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Researches technical issues, and interprets and applies laws,
regulations, and municipal ordinances; acts in an advisory capacity
working with division management and/or designated representatives
providing guidance and direction on and clarifying the
interpretation of the accounting procedures, policies, and
practices of the company and applicable regulatory authorities
- May function as the Information Reporting and Withholding lead
for the Tax Department. Provides oversight and coordination for the
company's Form 1099 reporting.
- May function as the Transfer Pricing lead for the Tax
Department. Responsible for the preparation of the annual Master
and Local Files required for both US and Japan tax compliance.
- Performs duties with minimal direction for independent action
and decision-making; interprets and applies laws and regulations;
acts in an advisory capacity working with division management
and/or delegated representatives providing guidance and direction
on, and clarifying the interpretation of, the company's and
regulatory financial and accounting procedures, policies, and
practices; assists with the training and development of junior team
members
- Collects, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates
intermediate/complex financial data and other related information;
completes quantitative and qualitative reviews, and prepares
required internal and external records, reports, statistics,
financial statements, analysis, stockholders' reports, etc.;
develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to
management; leads or participates on project teams or committees,
assisting with the development and implementation of goals and
objectives aimed at enhancing customer service, process
improvement, and resource management
- Identifies and resolves accounting and financial transaction
discrepancies, and provides detailed explanations for variances
between actual and planned activities; maintains complete and
accurate regulatory filings; develops, analyzes, and implements
accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with
GAAP, SSAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards; audits and
evaluates systems' and procedures' effectiveness, and confirms the
consistent application of accounting pronouncements and
policies
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with
business partners, and state and federal agencies; stays abreast of
current trends and regulatory changes in the industry; conducts
benchmarking activities with other companies and organizations
within and outside the industry, and recommends alternative
business practices, procedures, solutions, and strategies based on
best practice research; assists senior team members in developing
and implementing new applications and analytical models, or
enhancing existing systems
- Performs other duties as required Education & Experience
Required
- Minimum Required Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a
related field
- Minimum Required five years of professional job-related work
experience
- Minimum Required three years of corporate-level tax accounting
experience in an organization of comparable size Education &
Experience Preferred
- Preferred Insurance industry accounting experience
- Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Knowledge &
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Service code and
regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC,
Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), state insurance department
statutes, federal, and other state regulations, with an emphasis on
tax accounting
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of
accounting and tax systems user applications (SAP, CCH, BNA
software preferred), including input/output processing and complex
system concepts, and ability to understand and use computer systems
and application tools for analysis
- Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office with
intermediate Excel skills
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing complex
financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems and
quantitative business-based analysis, metrics, and experimental
designs; ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analysis
using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant
changes and recommend improvements or solutions
- Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change
management, quality, and project management Competencies -
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self-Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
Keywords: Mission Recruit, Columbus , Tax Accountant III, Accounting, Auditing , Columbus, Georgia
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