Tax Accountant

Tax AccountantLocation: US - NY - PlainviewOverview: Veeco (NASDAQ:VECO) is a publicly traded semiconductor capital equipment company. This is a hands-on position responsible for preparing domestic tax returns, ASC 740 tax provisions including foreign country tax provision reviews, performing R&D studies, supporting transfer pricing and non-routine projects. The Tax Accountant has the opportunity to work with domestic and foreign operations to understand Veeco's business models/processes and leverage his or her knowledge to make a difference in mitigating tax exposures and seeking tax saving opportunities.Responsibilities:Prepare consolidated federal and state corporate income tax returns using Thomson's OneSource RS software (including foreign forms 5471, 1118, GILTI/FDII etc.).Calculate and prepare estimated tax payments and extensions.Prepare R&D tax credits for Quarterly provision and conduct annual R&D studies.Defend federal and state income tax audits.Prepare quarterly and year-end consolidated income tax provisions collecting tax information, preparing tax provision schedules, reconciliations and maintaining tax documentation etc.Assist in year-end foreign income tax provision including preparation of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII and foreign tax credit calculations, review of foreign provision packages etc.Provide support in transfer pricing analysis and monitoring, prepare transfer pricing adjustments on a quarterly basis and assist with annual transfer pricing report process.Assist in tax provision modeling forecasts, changes in business operations and/or legal/tax structures.Assist with quarterly and year-end SOX control work.Research projects income tax/sales and use tax issues.Support other projects as they arise.Maintain certain level of technical knowledge.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in public or tax accounting is required.CPA (passed all 4 parts of exam) required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Motivated, eager to learnDetail-oriented and organizedProficient in Excel, WordKnowledge of Thomson's OneSource RS, SAP, and Vertex is a plusSalary and Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. Other benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance.Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.