Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to work for one of our clients in the Southwest Suburbs of the Chicagoland area.

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation and review of entity tax returns.
Essential Functions:
1. Review tax information input into the tax software and prepare larger entity returns for federal and state income tax.
2. Review equipment inventory monthly.
3. Review income tax workpapers prepared by staff on a quarterly basis and at year end.
4. Prepare federal- book to tax reconciliations for more complex entities.
5. Review UNICAP analysis.
6. Review state modifications and apportionment
7. Execute estimated payments for the entities.
8. Assist with R& D Credit data accumulation.
9. Assist Tax Director in tax planning.
10. Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
11. Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
12. Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
13. Review and process monthly credit card and OOP expense reports.
14. Special projects or work as assigned.

The Senior Tax Accountant will need to have the following Experience/Training/Education:
Required: Accounting Degree.
Desired: CPA and/or CMA designations or MBA
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Microsoft Office software, required
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
4. Proficient Excel, Word, CCH Tax Library and income tax preparation software
5. Detail oriented

Requirements

Federal Tax, Tax Planning Strategies, Federal Income Tax, Microsoft Excel, Fixed Asset Accounting, Depreciation

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