Description Job Title: Senior Tax Manager
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
OVERVIEW: The Tax Manager will ensure state and federal tax documents are prepared and filed in a timely manner. The Tax Manager will develop solutions for potential tax issues, keeping abreast of new developments in tax legislation, and informing staff of new legislative developments. They will also advise on tax planning, tax research, and tax compliance.
Main Responsibilities: - Accurately prepare and filing sales and use, motor fuels and property tax returns in a timely manner.
- Managing outside tax processor.
- Managing income tax planning process with outside tax firm.
- Developing tax strategies to assist the company with tax mitigation and tax compliance.
- Managing tax audits.
- Monitoring and reporting developments in tax legislation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competency: T o perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
- Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Ability to remain open-minded and impartial. Keep in mind what's best for the Company and for the employees.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Requirements Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), EA or related license.
- Proven experience as a tax manager, public accountant, or similar role.
- The ability to work with different taxation software.
- Extensive knowledge of tax legislation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Sound problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with tax research software.
Required
Preferred
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