Tax Accountant

Job Description

The Tax Accountant will prepare transactional tax returns (sales and use, annual reports / licenses and tax registrations) and assist the Manager - Federal and International Taxes, the Senior Director - State and Local Taxes, and the Director - Corporate Taxation with other federal and state tax filings and related accounting.

The successful candidate for this entry-level position will have a four-year degree in Accounting with some corporate tax coursework, knowledge of Excel and strong systems aptitude (Oracle Cloud, Vertex, and Corptax experience preferred), a strong work ethic and interpersonal / communication skills, willingness and ability to learn about all areas of taxation, and 0-2+ years of accounting or tax experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision, prepare all monthly / quarterly / annual sales / use tax returns and associated journal entries / accounting on a timely basis.
• Under supervision, prepare Canadian GST / HST / PST / QST returns and associated journal entries / accounting on a timely basis.
• Research sales / use tax issues and questions.
• Reconcile all sales / use tax accounts on a monthly basis.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives in the sales / use tax area.
• Assist with the preparation of state income tax returns, state apportionment schedules, calculation of estimated payments, and related accounting.
• Assist with preparation of schedules required for the federal income tax return.
• Assist Senior Director - State and Local Taxes with property tax compliance work and / or preparation for valuation visits.
• Prepare Abandoned and Unclaimed property filings
• Prepare various railroad / payroll related returns (Federal Forms CT-1, 945A, DC-1, etc)
• Other special projects as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

General office environment; may be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and / or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, and color vision capabilities.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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About Us

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX's generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.