What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Teichert, Inc.?
Purpose
This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing reports, preparing property, fuel and sales tax returns and researching tax issues. Additionally, this position maintains financial and confidential tax records for the department.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Company/Entity
Qualifications and Requirements, & Competencies
Education:
Specific Job Requirements:
Competencies:
Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment
Equipment Used:
EOE including disablility/veterans
This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing reports, preparing property, fuel and sales tax returns and researching tax issues. Additionally, this position maintains financial and confidential tax records for the department.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Company/Entity
- Actively supports the achievement of the company and business unit's goals and objectives by performing in-depth tax analysis and reports for the Tax Department.
- Collaborates across company and supports consistent technical practices. Adheres to policies, procedures and standards that protect the company's assets.
- Promotes and protects Teichert's values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment and respect of others in order to maintain a "team" spirit within the business unit and on project teams; works and cooperates with other disciplines across company lines to ensure maximum and best uses of Teichert resources.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Maintains a positive impression of the department and company with external customers through professional interactions.
- Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.
- Compiles property, fuel, sales, income and related tax reports. Formats reports into a clear, logical presentation. Analyzes reports and presents findings to the Tax Manager.
- Prepares property, fuel, and sales tax returns. Performs a full cycle of return preparation from inception to completion. Reviews returns for accuracy, thoroughness and completeness.
- Analyzes and reconciles real and personal property tax assessments. Contacts various County Assessor's Offices to obtain actual assessment, tests and re-calculates assessments and reconciles differences. Brings any discrepancies to the attention of the Tax Manager to determine appropriate resolution.
- Tracks and maintains all business and contractor licenses expiration dates. Prepares and submits required paperwork to ensure licenses remain in active status.
- Researches various tax issues for the department. Clearly documents research and communicates findings to the Tax Manager.
- Maintains and organizes information to support Federal and California tax credits.
- Assists in gathering information for property, fuel, sales, and income tax audits.
- Prepares semi-annual political contribution reports. Ensures political limit thresholds are not exceeded as requests are processed.
- Maintains and updates various financial records and back-up documentation. Ensures accuracy and confidentiality for files and records.
Qualifications and Requirements, & Competencies
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or related field or an equivalent combination of training and related experience. CPA certification desired.
- Two to five (2-5) years of experience in tax, accounting and financial compliance or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant federal, state and local requirements regarding financial records and taxes. Property, Fuel, and Sales Tax experience desired. Solid knowledge of GAAP, corporate accounting and budgeting.
Specific Job Requirements:
- Must be proficient in computer software skills including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with Vista or a similar ERP system preferred.
- PTMS Property Tax software desired.
- Must be proficient in 10-key calculator use.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely.
- Must demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to take the initiative and make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to problem-solve issues to resolution.
- Must demonstrate the ability to continually seek out efficiencies within the tax department.
- Must demonstrate the ability work well under pressure, remaining composed and professional.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management practices.
- Must develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally.
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must be sensitive to various political environments and be politically astute.
Competencies:
- Business Acumen
- Communications
- Organization
- Technology: Microsoft Office
- Technical competence in Financial Management
Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment
Equipment Used:
- Personal computer, 10-key/calculator, telephone
- Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
- Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Demands of meeting tight deadlines. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings.
EOE including disablility/veterans
