Senior Tax Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at michelscorporation. Fond du Lac · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $85,000–$127,488 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Review tax filings before submission, correcting errors and inconsistencies you find
- Prepare tax returns and reports, and help answer tax notices and inquiries
- Check invoices for tax treatment and authorize Tax Accountants I and II to correct them
- Handle questions from divisional leads, resolve issues or route them to management, and coordinate finance needs
- Enter financial transactions accurately and suggest improvements to department processes and procedures
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, seven or more years of related work, or an equivalent combination
- Hands-on experience with indirect tax work
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accountant who can protect sensitive information, meet tight deadlines and keep work accurate. You’ll complete training at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin office.
From the employer
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. We have a diverse market footprint within the US and across the globe. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Tax Accountant can change yours.
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will oversee the collection of tax-related data and reporting to federal, state, county, and local tax authorities. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with the ability to deliver highly accurate work within strict deadlines. This role supports the Indirect Tax team and are seeking individuals with this experience.
This position requires candidates to complete training at our Fond du Lac, WI office.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
- You are organized and professional
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for all inquiries from divisional leads. Ensure compliance with department service levels as established. Resolve issues, if possible, and escalate issues to management when necessary
- Provide resources and information to meet divisional needs. Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of finance and accounting needs
- Research and review tax filings before submittal; identify and correct any errors or discrepancies. Assess invoices for taxation; provide approval for Tax Accountants I and II to make necessary corrections
- Prepare tax filings, assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries. Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Perform transactional data entry into system applications with a high degree of accuracy. Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments
- Analyze department processes and make recommendations for improvements. If approved, develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation; assist with training on new processes/functionality
- Maintain adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
- Indirect Tax Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of sales/use/property tax (desired)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (desired)
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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