Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant page is loaded## Senior Tax Accountant locations:
Shoreside - Covington, LA (Headquarters) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100861

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** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** The Senior Tax Accountant position has responsibility to prepare, analyze and review tax records, returns, and reports. The Senior Tax Accountant works closely with Tax & Treasure Department, as well as the Accounting and Finance Departments.
** JOB DESCRIPTION
**** SCOPE OF DUTIES
** The duties of the Senior Tax Accountant shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
• Oversees the outsourced preparation of federal income and state income and franchise tax returns.  
• Responsible for the management/calculation of federal and state estimated taxes and extensions and review of foreign estimated taxes calculated by external accounting firms.  
• Assists with preparation of tax provision calculation on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with ASC 740 and related footnote disclosures.  
• Manages tax audits and notices.  
• Manages and assists with preparation of sales & use, VAT, property tax renditions, foreign branch and other tax filings.  
• Prepares foreign branch statutory financial statements.  
• Maintains and reconciles tax depreciation records utilizing proprietary fixed asset software.  
• Performs research on technical tax topics.  
• Oversees tax compliance calendar.  
• All other duties as assigned by management.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*
* Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA preferred.

Experience:

2 – 4 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience required.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Functional skills for personal computer, spreadsheet and word processing applications.  
• Ability to get along well with others.  Must be willing to board and ride vessels to increase understanding of how this role supports our business.
** COMPETENCIES
* * Problem Solving  
• Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others  
• Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data  
• Seeks out expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems  
• Is thorough and attentive to detail  
• Keeps his/her manager involved on important issues and/or problems

Work the Plan  
• Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects  
• Effectively multi-tasks and efficiently manages time  
• Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product  
• Clearly communicates what he/she needs from others to get the job done  
• Follows established policies and procedures

Inspire Trust  
• Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers  
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame  
• Is approachable and easy to deal with; handles pressure in in a calm manner  
• Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner  
• Acts with the highest level of integrity and professionalism and demonstrates a strong work ethic

Personal Learning  
• Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications  
• Remains open and non-defensive to feedback  
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility  
• Asks for feedback from his/her managers on how to improve  Collaborate  
• Keeps open lines of communication with others  
• Works collaboratively with people within and across departments to accomplish objectives  
• Is understanding of others’ time demands and work load  
• Builds personal relationships with people across the company  
• Is quick to offer help to others in getting the job done Flexibility  
• Remains open-minded to others’ ideas, input and new ways of doing things  
• Makes suggestions on how to improve processes and create efficiencies  
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work…