Senior Tax Accountant- Doggett Machinery Services - Baton Rouge

Doggett • Baton Rouge, LA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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, including conducting tax research and maintaining tax matrices. Maintain records and reports for sales and use tax and ad valorem tax filings and other correspondence. Prepare 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
Bachelor's 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, multitask, adapt to change, and work overtime when needed.
Strong writing skills.
Team player who is self-directing and requires 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

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