What are the responsibilities and job description for the TAX ACCOUNTANT position at Symrise?
About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
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About the Role
Position Summary
The Tax Accountant will assist our finance team in managing our tax-related tasks. You'll be crunching numbers, preparing tax returns, and ensuring we meet all legal tax requirements. This role is perfect for someone with a knack for accuracy and a passion for tax laws and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
- Assist in quarterly tax provision calculations and support monthly / yearly closings.
- Develop and lead sales / use tax documentation and training.
- Coordinate audit and tax information needed with appropriate internal and external users.
- Assist with tax research and planning in accordance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations.
- Assist with fixed asset accounting including identification, recording, valuation, and property tax returns.
- Assist with research and development tax credit interviews and documentation.
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation and ensuring corporate policies are followed.
- Complete census reports.
- Liaise with colleagues to improve and streamline financial procedures and processes.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS.
- Participate and / or lead various projects for the accounting and finance team.
NOTE : This role is remote within the US only. Applicants located in Eastern and Central time zones will be prioritized.
About You
Required Qualifications
What We Offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
