Senior Tax Accountant

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Overview:

This position is located in Houston, TX 77007. The Senior Tax Accountant's primary role is to fulfill state and local sales, use and transaction tax function of a multi-state industrial equipment manufacturer, supplier and service provider.

Responsibilities:

 •  Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns and check requests using Vertex S & U Tax Returns software.
 •  Assist in handling state and local sales and use tax audits.
 •  Organize and maintain exemption documentation using Vertex Exemption Manager.
 •  Generate required journal entries and reconcile tax liability with general ledger accounts.
 •  Conduct tax research as needed using CCH tax research software.
 •  Prepare correspondence in response to a wide range of state and local taxing authorities.
 •  Handle other tax projects as they arise.
 •  Communicate with various S&S departments to gather relevant information.
 •  Serve as a tax information source within the company.
 •  Retain required level of technical knowledge and keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education (GED) and three to five years related experience. Bachelor’s

Degree (four year college or university) strongly preferred. Tax Masters, CPA or public accounting experience a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
 •  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and governmental regulations.
 •  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
 •  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
 •  Ability to work with accounting concepts and apply these concepts to practical business situations.
 •  Ability to work independently, accurately and thoroughly with minimal supervision.
 •  Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
 •  Ability to make critical decisions and take care of customer needs while following company procedures.

Computer Skills
 •  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. Access a plus.
 •  Prior experience with Vertex Sales & Use Tax Returns software and Q/O Series programs preferred.
 •  Prior experience with Oracle R12 ERP preferred, JD Edwards a plus.
 •  Knowledge of property tax processing a plus.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

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Working Conditions:

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