Senior Tax Accountant-Middletown, NY or Montvale, NJ

Senior Tax Accountant

This position is in Middletown, NY and/or Montvale, NJ. Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company with annual revenues over $700 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. Compensation package is commensurate with experience and Balchem offers generous benefits which include medical dental, vision, 401K with company match and a hybrid work model.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Accountant will perform tax department functions and support preparation of both internal and external financial statements, tax compliance, and other tax reporting.

Essential Functions

• Prepare tax journal entries
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances
• Prepare expense account analysis as needed
• Prepare federal and state income tax return workpapers
• Prepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimates/extensions
• Assist on audits by gathering requested information
• Maintain fixed assets for tax depreciation
• Gather and prepare state apportionment workpapers
• Prepare state modification workpapers
• Maintain tax calendar
• Update state data and state calculation model as needed based on state law changes
• Analyze and review trial balances on a legal entity basis and utilize the information in the calculation of the book to tax adjustments
• Assist with gathering data required for transfer pricing
• Analyze notice correspondence, prepare responses to tax authorities
• Assist with all areas of tax as needed
• Supply internal audit team with information and analysis for SOX and other internal audit testing as required
• Supply external audit team with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required
• Support budget and forecast processes as required

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters in Tax or MBA; CPA a plus. 2 years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting and functions. Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred; Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus. Experience with tax preparation software (Corptax, Onesource) a plus. Requires strong oral and written communications skills, computer literacy and professional presentation. Strong analytical skills. Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary.