Tax Staff Accountant

Job Title

Tax Staff Accountant

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail oriented and self-motivated   individual   to   join   Shaw's fast-paced, dynamic, diverse, and   evolving   Corporate Tax Department .
The   t ax   s taff   a ccountant will   assist   the Tax   Department   in all functions related to domestic ,   international income ,   franchise , sales and use   taxation for Shaw Industries Group, Inc.,   subsidiaries   and related entities.

RESPONSIBILITIES  :

On a timely and accurate basis, this   A ccountant will   be responsible for the   preparation of the income and franchise tax returns of Shaw Industries Group, Inc. and related entities, including but not limited to the following: consolidated federal income tax return, separate company and combined state income tax, franchise tax, excise tax and similar returns, U.S. reporting regarding foreign corporations including compliance-related forms and information-reporting forms, foreign local currency tax returns.
Assist   in the preparation   of all federal,   state   and foreign estimated payments and extensions .
Accountable for the   accurate   and   timely   filing of 300 +   monthly sales   and use   tax returns monthly .
Responsible for extracting tax data from various sources for return preparation, reviewing data for completeness and accuracy, and importing into Vertex Quantum Returns.
Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all sales and use tax accounts for Shaw   entities .
Preparation of journal entry adjustments to the General Ledger.
Assist   with tax audits by gathering information requested by auditors, reviewing auditors' proposed adjustments and   documenting conclusions for Tax   Senior 's review.
D raft responses to notices from the IRS,   state   and foreign departments of revenue on   a timely   basis for Tax   Senior 's review .
Assist the Tax Senior in the   preparation of the quarterly and annual domestic income tax provisions (including schedules and work papers) required under ASC 740, which includes   the calculation   of income tax contingencies for FIN 48 analysis .
Research and document tax related issues and propose solutions or other actions to Tax   Senior .
Follow legislative updates and   determine   the applicability   to company's   business activities.     

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  :  

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting .
Tax   accounting concentration preferred but not required .
Alternately, sufficient experience   indicating   a level of   knowledge   in corporate income   or sales and   use   taxes .

+ Ability to do income tax research using electronic research tools.

+ Basic understanding of federal corporate income tax return preparation process including tax workpaper preparation and cross referencing, calculation of basic book/tax   differences   and understanding of federal Form 1120.

+ Basic understanding of state income tax return preparation process including apportionment concepts and ability to research each state's filing requirements.

+ Basic understanding of sales   and use   tax   law .

+ Comprehensive knowledge of   MS   Office.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using formal business writing techniques and internal memorandum.

+ Organizational skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES  :

+ Execute Action Plan

+ Learn Continuously

+ Adapt and Change

+ Demonstrate Good   Judgment   

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.