Tax Accountant

Job Title : Accountant, Tax

Location : Charlotte NC

Job Summary/Overview

The Accountant, Tax reports to the Manager, Tax. This role will be based at Columbus McKinnon Corporation global headquarters with a hybrid work schedule. The Accountant, Tax will support various income tax functions including tax compliance, tax provision computations, and tax planning initiatives. The Accountant, Tax will be a key member of the tax department as the Company continues to grow and evolve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In-house preparation, in OneSource Income Tax software, of the consolidated group’s US federal and state income tax filings.
• Assist with the preparation, in OneSource Tax Provision, of the interim and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. Prepare supporting workpapers and reconciliations.
• Aid in foreign informational reporting (Forms 5471, 8858).
• Assist with tax research including analysis of new tax laws and the potential impact on the Company.
• Correspond with the IRS and state departments of revenue regarding notices and audits.
• Collaborate with global business unit controllers to obtain then analyze relevant tax data.
• Actively participate in the building of a professional, proactive, responsive, technically strong tax organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Detail oriented with ability to effectively take direction, self-review, problem solve, and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Confident, effective verbal and written communicator in both individual and group settings.
• Active listener that can interpret instructions given in written and oral form.
• Well organized and able to document work performed.
• Works well individually and with teams.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with tax research tools or income tax preparation software is a plus.
• Enthusiastic attitude, adaptable to change, and enjoys collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics or Analytics required.
• Plans to pursue CPA license.
• Prior Tax experience preferred.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.

Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.