Tax Accountant

Integral member of the tax department. Responsible for filing assigned tax returns, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for filing assigned Motor Fuel Tax returns and Sales & Use Tax returns accurately and timely

· Responsible for filing assigned Personal Property Tax returns

· Analyze tax returns for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

· Other duties and projects as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

· Strong Excel skills

· Attention to detail

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

· Knowledge of tax regulations and ability to correctly prepare tax reports

· Analysis and problem solving skills

· Ability to operate in fast-paced and dynamic work environment

· Confidentiality and integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each of the major duties satisfactorily. The requirements which follow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information accurately to effectively present, respond and appropriately interact with customers, potential customers, staff and other business contacts. Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment in solving practical problems. Willingness to investigate and stay current on tax related issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment. Ability to complete tasks with a high attention to detail. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor or Associate degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent tax experience. Experience with multiple software formats and ability to use it to complete tasks. Experience using Microsoft Excel to manage large amounts of data. Experience working in teams to complete projects.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Noise level in the work environment is normally moderate but occasionally high. Typically the duties are performed indoors, during the day and some overtime may be required. Occasional travel may be required.