What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at PPI Quality & Engineering, LLC?
PPI Quality & Engineering is excited to support our parent company, Kiwa North America, in recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant to join its fast-growing operations. Kiwa North America, part of the global Kiwa Group, provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising, and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies, and consumers.
Kiwa operates in 35 countries with over 11,000 employees, generating €1.4 billion in revenue. Since 2021, Kiwa has been part of SHV Group, a multinational company with over 60,000 employees and a turnover of €26 billion.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization, playing a key role in state and local tax compliance and planning while contributing to Kiwa’s global tax strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calculate tax provisions, create, keep and update excel models for this effect integrating these with our accounting teams and external tax advisors;
- Estimate Tax Payments;
- Prepare and Review Federal, State and local tax returns for Income tax, Sales and Use tax and Property tax;
- Research and analyze state and local tax laws and regulations and monitor changes that may affect our business;
- Receive, analyze and respond to Tax inquiries and audits from local and federal tax authorities;
- Work with the accounting department and other business units within the U.S. group to gather information and prepare Effective Tax Rate overviews;
- Understanding of US reporting requirements as the organization is part of a global group;
- Provide tax advice and guidance on various business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and audits;
- Manage state and local tax audits and inquiries and negotiate with federal and state tax authorities to resolve any issues or disputes;
- Support the M&A process and Integrations from a tax perspective;
- Other relevant tax topics as needed.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
- 5 years’ experience, preferably with exposure to a public accounting firm and experience in a multinational corporation with exposure to the Professional Services Industry
- Familiarity with tax software, databases and global ERP
Required Competencies
- Advanced user of Excel, ability to create and maintain tax calculation models
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Multi-tasker with an ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Self-starter, proactive and focused in adding value to the organization and the multiple stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Prior exposure to International Global Corporations
What we offer:
- A dynamic growing corporation
- Great culture and team in place
- Join a team that is starting, allowing this person to leave a mark on the department with plenty of opportunities for growth
- Strong Benefits package, including Health Insurance, 401k plan with company contribution, health and childcare spending/savings accounts, paid time off and more.
Location: 920 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days remote
