Senior Tax Specialist/Lead

Job Description

Job title: Senior Tax Specialist/Lead
Location : Auburn Hill, MI - Onsite
Duration : Permanent and Fulltime
Pay : $70,000 to $120,000/year

Benefits:
PTO : 15-25 DAYS
401k match - 6% match
Insurances - dental/ vision/ medical all provided- different plans to choose
Coverage may begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. For example, if the hire date is March 15th, the coverage might start on April 1st.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of applicable corporate tax or public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 740, and multi-state/global taxation regulation.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, and tax preparation or provision software.
• Certified Public accountant or Enrolled Agent license.

Senior Tax Specialist/Lead

Job description:

This is a role to manage complex tax compliance, drive strategic tax planning, and ensure corporate adherence to local, state, federal, and international tax laws. This role collaborates cross-functionally with accounting and legal teams to minimize tax liabilities, mitigate risks, and manage tax reporting.

Tax Responsibilities

1. Tax Preparation and Reporting

1) Manage tax compliance activities, including preparation for Federal, states and local tax

2) Coordinate with a tax firm, Review, prepare and organize documentation required for tax filings to ensure compliance with US tax regulations.

3) Communicate with Federal, State and local tax authorities and help maintain positive working relationships.

4) Proactively track tax filing status, follow up on open items, and drive issues to closure, ensuring no missed deadlines or unresolved tax matters, including tax audit.

2. Tax Policy Research, Compliance & Planning

1) Continuously monitor changes in relevant states and local tax laws and IRS federal tax regulations, assessing their impact on the company’s operations, react timely and properly (including but not limited to proper apply for and enjoy applicable tax incentive).

2) Responsible for tax obligation analysis, identifying state and local nexus issues, and managing tax risks (including but not limited to tax registration, tax filing and payment, etc.).

3) Analyze historic and projected financial data to provide ongoing tax strategies, identifying deductions, credits, and savings opportunities.

3. Tax Workpapers & Documentation Management

 Establish and maintain a comprehensive tax document management system, including supporting documents, filing receipts, and tax payment records.

4. Other Business assistance from tax perspective

1) Assist in reviewing contracts from a tax perspective and respond to internal tax-related inquiries from cross-functional teams.

2) Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate competition of tax engagements.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 10+ years of applicable corporate tax or public accounting experience.
3. Knowledge: Strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 740, and multi-state/global taxation regulation.Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, and tax preparation or provision software.
4. Certified Public accountant or Enrolled Agent license.