Tax Senior Accountant Job Description
Tax senior accountant
provides full tax advisory and compliance services to Shell companies in the Philippines to maximize shareholder’s return in accordance with the Tax Management Framework and Control, Tax Manual of Global Tax Standards and the Tax Manual of Authorities;.
Tax Senior Accountant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Prepare sales and use tax returns due to the state and local jurisdictions for the company in an accurate and timely fashion
Provide sales and use tax support to all operating units
Prepare & review personal property, insurance premium, state & local tax sales and use tax returns
Prepare state, local sales and use tax returns, research issues, ensure accuracy and documentation is clear and organized
Supporting the department with developing and implementing process improvements
Assisting in the Tax Accounting function including Monthly close process
Assisting in the preparation of standalone financial
Preparation of Compliance Tax Returns and Estimates
Coordination of projects for the research team
Gathering data for audits in coordination with the Head of US Tax Audits
Tax Senior Accountant Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Tax Senior Accountant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, ERP, SOX, EA
Education for Tax Senior Accountant
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Employers hiring for the tax senior accountant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, Taxation, Business, Public Accounting, Business/Administration, MBA, Economics, Graduate
Skills for Tax Senior Accountant
Desired skills for tax senior accountant include:
Corporate Policy and Compliance Manual
Employee Manual document
Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document
Technical aspects of the job
Integrated accounting system
Credits and Incentives
Experience with Section 199
R&D tax incentives
Sales and Use Tax
State Income/Franchise Tax
Desired experience for tax senior accountant includes:
Development of reconciliation and reporting analytics as a control function for tax accounts and financial statement disclosures
Undertake tax compliance assignments for corporations and partnerships
Review tax returns and projects of Tax Staff while gaining increasing responsibility with the review process
Assist in staff development and training
Preparation of Complex Gift Tax Returns for High Net Worth Clients
Preparation of Quarterly Tax Projections and Estimated Tax Payments Vouchers
Tax Senior Accountant Examples
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Tax Senior Accountant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a tax senior accountant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for tax senior accountant
- Review and, when required preparation, of the quarterly income tax provision
- Review the tax provision notes prepared by the external advisors and sign off on any tax matter reported in the local subsidiaries Financials
- Analyze the correctness of the Transfer Pricing booking for the region, providing the necessary facts/data in order to complete the local TP documentation
- Provide calculation and explain Transfer Pricing position to Finance and Tax Audit Team external Auditors
- Support the business on cross country tax inquiries
- Provide support to tax audit and M&A and Planning teams when required
- Assist in the preparation of tax audits for multiple legal entities
- Work closely with the Director Tax on the company’s tax compliance for all related entities
- Preparation and review of sales and property tax returns
- Prepare state premium and municipal tax returns
Qualifications for tax senior accountant
- Must have strong Excel skills, and be proficient in other MS Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with GoSystems and/or compliance software is a plus
- Solid understanding of GAAP principles
- Strong existing tax knowledge of partnership taxation US based and non US based investment vehicles
- Maintain and reconcile consolidated current and deferred tax balance sheet accounts
- Assist with various tax consulting projects
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of tax senior accountant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for tax senior accountant
- Reviews monthly sales and use tax returns, and approves for filing and payment
- Provide various services related to corporate, partnership, and individual and family business tax planning, including preparing review and returns, consulting on state and local taxation issues and planning mergers and acquisitions
- Liaise with finance department gathering necessary information to perform tax calculation
- Prepare schedules and documentation for FAS 109 and FIN 48, tax planning, tax audits, tax provisions, tax research and consulting, and special tax projects as needed
- Asses foreign and domestic tax risk
- Develop and respond to requests by our independent audit firm, taxing authorities or internal departments
- Perform and document SOX control testing
- Review and analysis of accounting pronouncements and tax law guidance that may impact or be relevant to our organization
- Preparation of the income and franchise tax budget
- Performing and reviewing analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts
Qualifications for tax senior accountant
- 1st level review for a handful of funds that are outsourced to a Big 4 firm
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university, high GPA
- Bachelors degree in a related field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel skills
- Exhibit initiative in a high performing culture and have a track record of meeting or beating deadlines
- Demonstrates excellent work habits, attendance, and attitude
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Tax Senior Accountant Job Description
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Our company is looking for a tax senior accountant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for tax senior accountant
- Summarize analysis by collecting relevant information
- Work with independent auditors in facilitating audits
- Recommend changes in accounting systems and procedures
- Research and prepare work papers for various book to tax differences
- Maintain our tax preparation system
- Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area
- Prepare tax returns for more complex individual, trust, partnership, and foreign tax clients
- Planning, scheduling and orchestrating all aspects of the tax engagements
- Relationship building with clients and community contacts in an effort to contribute to the overall marketing efforts of the firm
- Supervising, training and mentoring of our Staff Accountants
Qualifications for tax senior accountant
- 3+ years of experience in Corporate Tax/Accounting or Public Accounting
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to translate and communicate technical tax issues to non-tax professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field is required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or progress towards, is preferred
- Ability to resolve issues and propose appropriate solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis
- Ability to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting all deadlines
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Tax Senior Accountant Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a tax senior accountant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for tax senior accountant
- Prepare quarterly and year-end tax account reconciliations, account proofs and account rollforwards
- Prepare tax basis balance sheets and maintain deferred tax inventory schedules
- Make meaningful contributions to continuous development initiatives and sharing technical expertise in tax accounting and tax reporting with Corporate Tax Department staff
- Prepare and review state apportionment workpapers
- Perform tax research, including tax law changes
- Assist with the analysis and implementation of tax planning and savings initiatives
- Analyze and reconcile income tax accounts on a monthly basis
- Assist in software and technological initiatives
- Prepare annual state income and franchise tax returns, quarterly estimates, and extension calculations for assigned companies
- Assist in completion of other tax-related projects, as needed
Qualifications for tax senior accountant
- Answer taxation questions from prospects (RFPs and other)
- Present to prospective clients
- Three + years of experience in Corporate Tax/Accounting or Public Accounting
- Strong understanding of accounting theory and accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles
- CPA License or on CPA track
- ProFX, Quickbooks and Microsoft Office is essential
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Our company is looking to fill the role of tax senior accountant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for tax senior accountant
- Make journal entries for year-end close including bank reconciliation
- Analyze current and prior year General Ledger, Cash book, Journal
- Playing a key part in meeting IRS due dates and other deadlines by preparing corporate and personal income tax returns
- Helping mentor, train, guide, and instruct lower level staff/interns
- Prepare and review sales/use, fuel excise and property tax returns
- Support external advisors with foreign VAT and GST compliance
- Prepare tax budgets and forecasts
- Prepare and review tax accruals and analysis/reconciliation of general ledger tax accounts
- Meet deadlines, including filing due dates and monthly financial reporting
- Coordinate and assist with audits by tax authorities and internal/external financial audits
Qualifications for tax senior accountant
- Prior accounting experience in a public accounting firm preferred
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, Tax preparation software (ProSystems), Tax research software (RIA), and Go File Room is strongly desired
- Demonstrates accountability and aspiration to deliver results
- Makes well balanced decision
- Has appropriate time management and prioritizing skills
- Holds strong communication, presentation and influencing skills