Senior Tax Accountant

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Senior Tax Accountant to manage the companies’ tax compliance reporting. Key responsibilities are to ensure that proper standards are followed within our tax filings and facilitate the filing of income tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and personal property tax assessments. The position will also play a role in maintaining our tax accounting system in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), CCH SureTax.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of tax compliance reporting including preparing various reports, schedules, performing basic research, and assisting other staff members when neededPrepare S-Corporation and partnership tax returnsManage the preparation and remittance of all sales and use tax returns in a timely mannerProvide direct support to the Tax Accountant
• Handle the following areas with assistance from accounting individuals:Exemption Certificate complianceBook to tax reconciliations/Schedule M adjustment trackingRental fleet and fixed asset deprecationMicrosoft D365 sales tax setup and configurationSupport and resolve user tax ticketsMicrosoft D365 release testingLIFO reporting
• Assist in managing the retention of tax records, tax returns, and other documents
• Support the gathering of information required by the IRS and various state/local taxing authorities related to external audits
• Manage and coordinate external audits of federal and state taxes
• Participate in planning for quarterly income tax payments
• Identify and implement process improvement within the operational areas to ensure tax requirements are met
• Assist in advising companies on miscellaneous tax matters
• Assist with tax planning and income tax forecasting
• Maintain knowledge of changes related to GAAP and Tax, and communicate changes or implement changes as needed
• Manage daily workflow of the department as well as identify training opportunities
• Facilitate the completion of short- and long-term projects from start to finish
• Communicate effectively outside the department on projects and process changes
• Communicate ideas and concerns to management after conducting research and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA accreditation preferred
• 8+ years related experience required
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Axcess Tax
• Excellent communication skills
• Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail, Planning and Organization, Analytical, Commitment / Dependability, Problem Solving

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing