Senior Tax Accountant

About the Role

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant (Sr Accountant, Tax). Maintain tax records and prepare income tax returns, related schedules, and reports for federal, state, and local levels. Prepare all necessary electronic workpaper documentation for income tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels. Extensive use of computer based technologies to maintain and expand efficiencies and accuracy.

This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

• Maintains tax records and prepares income tax returns and related schedules
• Prepares electronic work papers for federal, state and local income tax returns
• Collects, compiles and analyzes corporate financial information in order to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely corporate income tax returns relying heavily on the use of computer applications to do so
• Stays abreast of tax issues relevant to the company by participating in webcasts and research services
• Clarifies supporting tax documentation where necessary with internal process owners
• Organizes and maintains the company's business records through preparation of journal entries, reports and detailed analysis of accounts
• Senior Accountants are fully-qualified, seasoned professionals with a full understanding of the job role who work on complicated issues facing the department
• They receive general instruction on new assignments and minimal direction in day-to-day work
• They typically report to Managers or Senior Managers

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, plus 5 years of related experience
• Prior work experience in a Public Accounting firm or large corporate tax department
• Preparation of IRS form 1120 for large corporate taxpayers
• Preparation of a high volume of state and local income tax returns, including experience with multi-state apportionment and state modifications
• Requires general corporate income tax provision experience and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, extending beyond basic data entry, including the practical application and diagnostic understanding of complex formulas and functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• One Source experience a plus
• Oracle experience a plus
• CPA preferred but not required

Anticipated salary range: $76,150 - $114,040 annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.