Job Abstract

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Supervises and supports tax staff in preparation of tax return filings, journal entries and account reconciliations. Researches and applies tax legislation and GAAP accounting treatment to company’s situation and assits Director Corporte Tax with identifing and implementing potential tax planning strategies.

• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of tax records and information used in completing municipal, state, and federal tax returns and financial statement tax provisions.

• Keeps informed of tax laws, regulations, and rulings pertaining to municipal, state, and federal income taxes.

• Represents the company in audits of tax returns by state and federal agents.

• Participates in the research and analysis of proposed and existing business transactions to determine the effect upon taxes and special projects as assigned.

• Incumbent is responsible for organizational integrity and business ethics as it relates to this position, and communicating this commitment to any applicable subordinate.

• A college degree in accounting, finance, or business, with seven plus years of corporate tax acounting experience is required, preferrably in the banking industry. A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Masters degree and/or CPA designation is preferred
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Must have an advanced level of knowledge in corporate tax accounting.
• Must have advanced knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations, and rulings.
• Must have advanced Microsoft Professional Office experience

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 25 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

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