Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantImproving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. We have a diverse market footprint within the US and across the globe. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Tax Accountant can change yours.As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will oversee the collection of tax-related data and reporting to federal, state, county, and local tax authorities. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information, along with the ability to deliver highly accurate work within strict deadlines. This role supports the Indirect Tax team and are seeking individuals with this experience.Why Michels?We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 ContractorsOur steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to qualityWe are family owned and operatedWe invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each yearWe reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunitiesWe believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.Why you?You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlinesYou relish new challenges and evolving technologyYou enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammatesYou like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciatedYou deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with othersYou are organized and professionalKey Responsibilities:Serve as the point of contact for all inquiries from divisional leads. Ensure compliance with department service levels as established. Resolve issues, if possible, and escalate issues to management when necessaryProvide resources and information to meet divisional needs. Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of finance and accounting needsResearch and review tax filings before submittal; identify and correct any errors or discrepancies. Assess invoices for taxation; provide approval for Tax Accountants I and II to make necessary correctionsPrepare tax filings, assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries. Complete required tax reporting in a timely mannerPerform transactional data entry into system applications with a high degree of accuracy. Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and paymentsAnalyze department processes and make recommendations for improvements. If approved, develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation; assist with training on new processes/functionalityMaintain adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy and proceduresQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combinationIndirect Tax ExperienceProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteUnderstanding of sales/use/property tax (desired)Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (desired)Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team (desired)AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability