Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Tax Staff Accountant to support the company's tax compliance and planning activities. This role reports to the VP Finance & Controller and works closely with the accounting and finance teams and external tax advisors to help ensure timely, accurate filings and strong tax records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review workpapers supporting federal, state, and local income tax filings. Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Reconcile tax accounts and support the quarterly and annual tax provision process.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial information requested by external tax advisors and auditors.
• Research tax questions and summarize findings for management.
• Monitor filing deadlines, maintain tax calendars, and support timely payments and submissions.
• Help identify process improvements, documentation standards, and potential tax savings opportunities.
• Maintain organized, confidential tax files and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately three years of relevant tax, public accounting, or corporate accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax concepts.
• Experience with Excel and accounting software; familiarity with tax preparation software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA eligibility, progress toward a CPA, or CPA designation is preferred but not required.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate is dependable, curious, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable collaborating across finance and with outside advisors. They bring sound technical judgment, maintain accurate records, and help the company meet tax obligations efficiently and on time.

Safety, Security and Compliance :

All AGI Team members have a responsibility and duty while at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
• Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
• Conduct work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
• Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
• Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for long periods.
• Must be able to use close vision.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing.

AGI offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including paid vacation and medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees as well as medical coverage for part time employees. AGI also provides free uniforms and free on-the-job training to all employees. Additional benefits include company-matched 401(k) program, company-paid employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance, and travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises to name a few.

The successful AGI team member brings their "A" game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!

Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.