Accountant - Senior; Tax

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MI - Zeelandtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR108175

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** GENERAL PURPOSE
** Responsible for applying knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, theories, and techniques in conducting activities supporting the development and monitoring of ledger accounts and financial statements/ reporting needed for preparation of various tax filings and tax reporting. Completes assignments that are complex in nature and broad in scope, requiring an advanced understanding an experience in tax compliance and accounting  / finance principles and functions.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Analyze and interpret data and reports containing the most advanced accounting concepts, issues, and activities.
* Collaborates with finance colleagues and internal/external Miller Knoll contacts to collect, validate, and interpret data. Assists in communicating detailed information under general supervision.
* Conducts general activities as an individual contributor in support of monitoring ledger accounts utilized for tax compliance filings and tax accounting and generating detailed supporting tax memorandum and documentation.
* Uses broadly defined procedures to support documentation processes in compliance with corporate financial guidelines.
* Develops and independently implements work strategies to achieve desired results.
* Provides professional mentoring to less experienced team members.
* Receives general guidance on assigned activities, conferring with leadership when appropriate.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
** Additional Essential Functions
*** Prepare/review federal and state income tax returns along with supporting work papers.
* Conducts timely preparation and review of extensions and quarterly tax payments.
* Prepare/review provision to return work papers.
* Assist in developing and streamlining procedures and worksheets for preparation of tax returns and other analysis.
* Prepare/review tax memorandum responses to tax return notices and communicate with tax authorities.
* Assist in tax planning and strategies implementation including transaction support.
* Identify risks and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
* Prepare/review reconciliations from tax returns filed to account activity.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*** Education/Experience
*** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
* 3 or more years of experience of professional accounting experience.
* Public accounting experience preferred.
* Licenses and Certifications
* CPA preferred.
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* Skills and Abilities

*** Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently.
* Must have competencies that include business acumen, organization skills, and ability to be accurate and timely in completing work assignments.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment.
** Additional

Skills and Abilities

*** A thorough understanding of federal and state taxation and the compliance process related to corporate consolidated returns.
* Understanding of ASC 740 and the tax provision process.
* Proven ability to research basic tax issues, analyze and draw conclusions from tax-related laws, regulations and court cases.
* Experience with One Source provision and income tax solutions would be preferred.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
*** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions*.
* Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
* Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Miller Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with…