Tax Accountant - Corporate Accounting - Wheeling, WV

Tax Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Job : #51-8415

Location:

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Hybrid:
The employee will split between remote and office work on a formalized schedule. Consideration for location will be One Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV.

Work Hours:

37.5 per week

SUMMARY:

Manages day to day function of federal, state and local tax compliance functions of the corporation and its affiliates. Responsible for preparation of items relating to Accounting for Income and non‑income taxes. Works in tandem with the Director of Tax Compliance & Reporting to identify, implement and maintain tax efficiencies.

• Assist the Director of Tax Compliance and Reporting in items relating to Financial Statement reporting with regard to income and non‑income taxes, including accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740, uncertain tax positions and accounting for non‑income taxes such as franchise taxes under applicable statute.
• Coordinate with third‑party firms that support the company in these tax accounting functions.
• Interface with tax personnel at an outside independent auditor related to tax matters in the financial statements.
• Maintain and adhere to SOX documentation as well as other accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain and follow corporate banking specific tax sharing agreements as required by regulatory authorities.
• Assist the Director in the timely filing of all federal, state and local income and franchise tax returns.
• Prepare Book/Tax difference adjustments (Schedule M) within the corporate consolidated group.
• File federal and state income tax returns, including payment of taxes with proper authorities.
• Prepare Personal Property, B&O and other internally prepared non‑income tax returns.
• Pay real estate taxes and maintain a listing of owned property including payment records of real estate taxes.
• Prepare and file sales and use taxes. Payment will be made by a separate staff accountant.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries related to both federal and state tax issues.
• Assist in implementation of process improvements and tax risk/opportunities in all tax functions.
• Assist with any tax planning analysis, as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a focus in Accounting, Tax, or related field, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Minimum two years corporate tax experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, preferred.

• Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain proficiency in the bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks in various stages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work independently and meet communicated deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Full‑time

Accounting/Financial