Full-time CPA Tax Preparer

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering timecritical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents. Menzies Aviation is seeking a Tax Accountant to support U.S. federal, state and local tax compliance and tax accounting activities. The role provides meaningful responsibility for recurring filings, workpapers, reconciliations and deadline management, with guidance and review from the Tax Manager. The position works with Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, Operations and external advisors.Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and workpapers for federal, state and local income and franchise tax returns, including consolidating financial data and reconciling return inputs. Assist with preparation and review of sales and use tax returns, including analyzing transaction data, exemption documentation, taxability questions and general ledger reconciliations. Support business personal property tax compliance, including preparing renditions and asset schedules, reviewing assessments and bills, and tracking filing and payment deadlines. Prepare or assist with recurring indirect tax filings, including fuel, excise and other applicable transactionbased taxes. Prepare tax payment requests, maintain tax compliance calendars and track filings, extensions, registrations and business license renewals. Prepare tax-related account reconciliations and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations, including current and deferred tax balances. Assist with tax notices, audits and information requests by researching differences, gathering documentation and preparing draft responses for review.Coordinate with internal departments and outside advisors to obtain financial, payroll, fixed asset and operational information needed for compliance. Identify unusual balances, filing variances or process gaps, perform basic tax research and recommend practical improvements to the Tax Manager.Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.Two to four years of tax or accounting experience preferred; experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department is beneficial. Working knowledge of accounting principles and federal or state tax compliance; exposure to sales and use tax, property tax or excise tax is a plus. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables; ability to work with general ledger detail and large data sets. Experience with CCH Axcess Tax or similar tax software is preferred, but not required. CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus, but not required.DiversityMenzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.TAXAC024855Job Category: FinanceSchedule: Full-Time