What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax and Compliance Accountant position at Lely?
The Tax and Compliance Accountant position is responsible for preparing tax provision schedules, returns, payments, and reports. This position will identify tax savings and provide recommendations to better position the organization from a tax planning perspective. Tax exposure includes both domestic and international tax related issues including insurance provisions, and customs related topics. This position will provide accounting support to the Financial Accounting area during month-end and year-end close related to tax provisioning, filings, returns, and various ad-hoc analysis.
Main Tasks
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Coordinate with outsourced tax preparation work.
- Develop roadmap for tax planning strategy.
- Prepare documentation for tax regulation authorities (U.S. and Canada).
- Research and inform management of upcoming changes to tax regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all tax related questions for the organization.
- Maintain relationships with tax firms, insurance companies, and various other external parties.
- Ensure company is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversee corporate registrations and filings with various states and provinces.
- Perform standard month-end and year-end work related to tax provisioning and payments.
- Prepare relevant documentation for external auditors and government entities.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. 3-5 years of related experience preferred. CMA or CPA is beneficial, but not required.
Computer Skills :
Advanced Proficiency :
Key Skills and Abilities :
Application Procedure :
Complete standard online application for Tax and Compliance Accountant via HERE including submission of Cover Letter and Resume with an email address, telephone number, and address for both school and permanent residence.
Our Organisation / The Department
Who we are : Vision, Mission, and Core Values :
Our Vision : A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming
Our Mission : We create innovative solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk production to feed the world.
Our Core Values : Lely has 5 core values. Values that guide us in how we behave in dealing with others. On the work floor among colleagues, interacting with our customers, at meetings with our business partners, when dealing with the press; independent of place and time we show our values through our actions.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Lely provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
