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Sr Tax Analyst

Job Juncture, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Senior Tax Analyst

is responsible for accurate accounting, reporting and administration of equity and membership management as well as the timely filing and payment of sales and use, income and other required tax returns. This includes equity reconciliations, manages member on-boarding fee accounting and terminations, calculates patronage and share balances inclusive of reversion and unclaimed property, data governance.

ACTIVITIES INVOLVED

Primary owner of income, sales, excise and use tax compliance to meet filing guidelines and deadlines

Gathers applicable information from the business to support tax calculations, including R&D tax credit, and reviews data for completeness and accuracy

Partner with external tax advisors on quarterly income tax estimates and payments

Establishes and implements a use tax process

Research tax laws, grants, and tax credits to provide recommendations on current capital projects, business initiatives, and identify opportunities for tax savings

Identify, devise, plan and execute tax strategies, research potential tax issues, and analyze business impact of tax provisions and tax law changes.

Maintains tax compliance calendar

Prepare and review tax and equity related journal entries in support of a month end period close

Manages escheatment process with the states through Company software

Provide accurate accounting, reporting and administration of equity and membership

Perform account reconciliations and roll forwards of relevant accounts

Research, prepare, and correspond to federal, state, or local government examinations, notices, and audits

Support activities that lead to an unqualified audit opinion for the Company’s annual external audit

Manage capitalized fixed assets and depreciation process partnering with operations, facilities, engineering, and other departments to be the finance partner on capital projects

Manage sales tax compliance initiatives, including external tax software relationship for sales tax

Manage tax certification exemptions

Work with internal departments and external resources to improve efficiency

Participate in various special projects as assigned

Always works safely, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training

Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical

Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has one direct report

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data and reconcile complex accounts

Knowledge of GAAP accounting processes

Experience using an ERP or mainframe accounting systems

Experience using Microsoft software, proficiency at intermediate to advanced Excel

Self-starter with strong sense of urgency and limited day-to-day direction

Ability to multi-task, remain organized and prioritize work while meeting deadlines

Attentive to detail and accuracy. Ability to problem solve and apply judgment

Team player, willing to periodically perform additional functions and/or work longer hours during certain times during the year

Familiarity with debits/credit, statements of equity, balance sheet reconciliations, and understand the concept of chart of accounts, GL structure and cost centers

Intermediate knowledge of income, sales, and use tax regulations

Actively manages professional relationships internally and externally to ensure mutual respect and cooperation

Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in accounting or a related field; 3-5 years of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience in moderately complex manufacturing environment. Preferred experience in cooperative structure. Preferred CPA, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, reports and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with a variety of people and respond to basic questions in situations where common courtesy and tact are needed.

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