Tax Accountant Job

Title: Tax Accountant

Job Description: "Position Summary The Tax Accountant reports directly into the Tax Manager who is directly responsible to the US CFO. The primary role is to assist the Tax Manager in preparing tax returns and payments for various legal entities. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and file local and state sales tax returns (35%) • Prepare and file income tax work papers and schedules (25%) • Assist and support various projects including but not limited to system and process research and improvements, tax audits, and tax compliance(20%) • Prepare and file property tax returns and payments (15%) • Research, resolve, and respond to notices from regulatory authorities such as IRS, FTB, SBE (5%) The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and

QUALIFICATIONS: may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The Tax Accountant will need to apply basic decision making skills for this role and will have strong guidance from the Tax Manager, however they will need to have strong potential to grow and develop in these skills to ensure success in this and future roles. Supervisory/ Lead Responsibilities: This role is entry level and not a lead role, however the Tax Accountant must have the ability and willingness to develop in this area to be considered for promotion. Scope of Position: The Tax Accountant spends the majority of his/her time preparing and filing various types of tax returns within given deadlines be it weekly, monthly or quarterly. This person requires the ability to work under reasonable stress and at an acceptable pace to meet these criteria. The person should possess strong research skills and be efficient in using the internet and other sources for this purpose. The Tax Accountant will be expected to have the ability and potential to make recommendations for improving existing procedures and will need to have strong communication skills both written and verbal. The Tax Accountant will also need to have the potential to develop a high level of technical skills in relation to tax laws and procedures. Continuous learning is required and the Tax Accountant must be willing to attend seminars and tax events as and when required. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Strong desire to purse a long term career in corporate tax • Knowledge of basic tax laws • Experience working in a fast paced accounting and/or tax department • Ability to learn and apply new tax laws and procedures and willingness to keep current with changing laws and trends within corporate tax • Attend tax seminars when required • High level of communication skills both verbal and written • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace and meet deadlines • Ability to develop basic problem solving skills to a higher level • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and action when required • Advanced skills with standard software applications - MS Word, Excel , Outlook • Experience in accounting software (preferred) • Ability to travel as necessary (minimum)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • BA in Accounting or Finance (Tax concentration preferred) • 1-3 years post College experience working in a fast paced Accounting and/or Finance Department (tax focus preferred)" Requisition Number: FINANCE-711 Interest Category: Accounting / Finance Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days

Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segments: Accounting, Finance, Tax