What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant- Doggett Machinery Services - Baton Rouge position at Doggett?
Senior Accountant
Classification
Exempt
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Essential Functions
- Support timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including assigned journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Conduct internal sales tax audits.
- *Review sales and use tax general ledger accounts and prepare and remit sales taxes.
- Register new tax accounts with applicable states and ensure updated tax rates.
- Prepare and file ad valorem tax returns for various tax authorities monthly but not limited to conducting tax research and maintenance of tax matrices.
- Maintain records and reports for sales and use tax and ad valorem tax filings and other correspondence.
- Prepares ad-hoc reports as needed by Management team and Controller.
- Provide information and support for audit requests.
- Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible Accounting Positions
- Bachelors in Accounting or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Sales tax experience including knowledge of sales and use tax regulations. Sales tax audit experience would be a plus. Must be able to process information quickly, be able to multitask, adapt to change, work overtime when needed. The applicant should have strong writing skills. Be a team player and be self-directing and require minimal oversight.
Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands consist of sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, standing, walking, typing, talking, hearing and traveling.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal
Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
