Tax Analyst 2

IA-Des Mnes-Beaver Av
Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Under moderate supervision, the Tax Analyst II position focuses on applying/developing knowledge of tax and accounting principles for income taxes,and preparing the federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, monthly tax provisions,and associated supporting work papers for the company.

(Essential Job Functions)

Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary.

Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

• Participate as a member of the compliance team to prepare intermediate level federal andstateincome tax returns.(50-60%)
• Assistwithpreparingintermediatelevel United States monthly tax provisions including the associated tax account roll forward schedules and performs other tax accounting procedures.(25-30%)
• Assistin the preparation of intermediate level quarterly federal andstateincome tax estimated payments.(5-10%)
• Provide technical input toassistindevelopmentof project planning.(0-5%)
• Research fundamental tax questions as needed.(0-5%)
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including Federal and State tax authorities, and outside consultants.(0-5%)
• Perform anyadditionalresponsibilities as requested or assigned.(0-5%)

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time framesand with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish andmaintainpositive and productive work relationships with all staff,customers,and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities.
  
  Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Advanced degree in one of these areas preferred.

• Two or moreyearsofrelatedwork experience, with at least one year of relevant tax experience.

• Working knowledge of tax law and procedures, tax research skills, familiarity with various tax returns and schedules.
  
  Intermediate accounting and financial statement knowledge.
• Intermediate level ofproficiencyin Microsoft Word and Excel,utilizing advanced formulas, functions,dataand pivot tables.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability tomaintainsensitive and confidentialcompany information.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Aptitude to learn tax preparation software.

• Ability to prioritize andmanagemultiple tasks and projects concurrently.
  
  Extended work hours willbe required during the tax compliance filing process or other critical times.

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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