Tax Accountant

Overview

Alro Steel has an immediate opening for an Tax Accountant at the Jackson Corporate Headquarters.

Join the Alro team and start building your tomorrow!Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Alro offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. We work hard to provide our teammates with comprehensive on-the-job training for a multitude of business disciplines, so that they can maximize their career expectations.

Most importantly, employment at Alro is about being a part of something bigger. It’s about being on a team that employs the highest levels of loyalty, honesty and integrity. It’s about exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis by taking a true interest in their needs. An Alro career provides a dynamic work environment that allows our teammates to learn, grow and succeed in whatever they put their minds to, both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for tax compliance reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining standards and practices to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax payments, reports, statements, and other statutory compliance matters with various government agencies.  The Senior Tax Accountant oversees the staff accountants for ensuring fixed assets are accurately reported for both GAAP and Tax purposes.  The Senior Tax Accountant also oversees the staff accountants when filing annual personal property statements to ensure the various State statutory requirements are adhered to.  This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of tax activities including sales tax filings, property tax payments, estimated income tax payments, personal property tax statements, State and Local income/franchise tax returns, various business licenses, unclaimed property, yearend audit preparation and various research and reconciliations.  The Senior Tax Accountant will have contact with other senior-level Managers, the company’s Treasurer, and CFO which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyze, prepare and remit income tax payments.
• Prepare yearend tax provision as part of the yearend audit.
• Prepare and file income tax extension requests and payments.
• Prepare and file income and franchise tax returns.
• Lead/coordinate with staff accountants for entering depreciable assets.
• Analyze/reconcile/post internal and tax depreciation.
• Analyze, prepare, file and remit sales and use tax.
• Research/communicate rate changes with accounting and CAS.
• Provide guidance on taxability of equipment and supplies.
• Lead/coordinate personal property statement filings with staff accountants.
• Review REAL and PERSONAL property assessments for accuracy.
• Analyze and remit property tax payments and adjust monthly journal entries accordingly.
• Coordinate the identification of unclaimed property and file annually with each State.
• Prepare and file government reports required by law.
• Research changes in rates or law for all tax filings (Federal, State, Local, Income/Franchise/Sales/Use).
• Review/monitor unemployment rates by State.
• Communicate with payroll department of additional W2 taxable withholding for personal use of company auto.
• Provide guidance to accounts payable regarding Form 1099 filing requirements and review/file annually.
• Prepare/file annual excise tax return (ACA – Affordable Care Act).
• Prepare/file annual State reports and business licenses.
• Review Form 5500s (Retirement Tax Returns).
• Work on various Federal, State, and Local income/franchise/property/payroll tax audits.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

        Education

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting/Tax.

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

• • Prior supervisory/project lead experience in the accounting/tax areas.
  • Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-pace setting.
  • Experience with large automated accounting/tax systems a plus.
  • Experience working with income tax software.
  • Knowledge and understanding of book/tax differences for GAAP vs. TAX reporting.
  • Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
  • The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager.

 Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

 About the company:

Alro Steel Corporation supplies raw materials (carbon, stainless steel, aluminum and red metals) to a variety of manufacturing and other industries. Our customer base, ranging in size from small to very large users of metals, has come to depend on Alro's commitment to excellent delivery service.

Alro Steel, established in 1948, is a privately held corporation with over 60 facilities strategically located throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Alro Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a Drug-Free Environment and Opportunities for Advancement.