Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant, who will be responsible for preparing various tax returns; reconciling tax general ledger accounts; researching and correctly applying state and local laws related to sales/use tax, real and personal property tax, business licenses; and working with auditors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze general ledger accounts charitable contributions, political contributions, dues/subscriptions, penalties, lobbyist expense accounts to ensure activity recorded in those accounts is correct.
• Analyze intercompany payable and receivable accounts for foreign subsidiaries to be included in foreign sub tax returns.
• Calculate and record interco interest inc/exp related to foreign and domestic subs.
• Internal liaison with field and ADP for managing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
• Reconcile business license and other tax account sub-ledgers to the general ledger system.
• Sort and distribute mail for tax department.
• Prepare Gross Receipt Tax Returns, Business Licenses, Property Tax Statements and Sales/Use Tax returns.
• Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FINCEN)
• Tax Depreciation Analysis
• State and local tax research
• Prepare Form 3921 Incentive Stock Option Exercise Forms
• Other tasks as assigned

Talent Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. in accounting. CPA is a plus, but not required.
• One (1) to three (3) years accounting experience with emphasis in state and local tax.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual contributor.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple fast-paced projects.
• Ability to meet general accounting and tax filing deadlines and willingness to work extended hours to ensure the deadlines are met.
• Ability to think outside the box and determine solutions to complex situations.
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Minimal travel (up to 5%).
• Experience in a multi-company environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel). Lawson experience is a plus.

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.