Senior Accountant - Tax Compliance and Reporting - LanceSoft Inc

Job title: Senior Accountant, Tax Compliance and Reporting
Location: Durham, NC 27703
Duration: 12 Months

Workdays/hours: M - Fri - 8am - 5pm
At the office Mon - Thurs, work from home on Fridays
**LOCALS ONLY - AT THE OFFICE 4 DAYS A WEEK**

Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Tax Compliance and Reporting for a temp-to-hire role in Durham, NC. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and plays a critical role within Client s Accounting & Tax teams, handling a variety of responsibilities, including tax return preparation and filings, reporting, and US tax compliance. This role requires a proactive and organized individual capable of managing multiple projects while delivering accurate and timely results. The successful candidate will also support the month-end close and year-end processes and will need proficiency in Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely preparation and filing of the following tax returns and reports:
• Sales Tax
• B&O Tax
• Ohio Commercial Activity Tax
• Property Tax
• Income Tax (including -Tax Provision)
• R&D Tax Credit Workbook completion of corporate R&D tax credit package
• Business Licenses
• Provide support and guidance on transfer pricing matters, including documentation and compliance.
• Support tax audits and assist with inquiries related to US tax matters.
• Reconcile balance sheet (Tax) accounts monthly to ensure all balances are reconciled and contain appropriate supporting backup.
• Ensure compliance with client tax policies, GAAP, and regulations.
• Support the company s quarterly and annual income tax accrual under ASC 740 with the assistance of the client Tax department.
• Manage federal and state tax examination and notice responses, including tracking, response research, coordination, and formulation.
• Assist in the budgeting and preparation of tax-related financial projections.
• Support process improvement initiatives to streamline and increase efficiencies.
• Collaborate with management to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information and clarification.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting required, masters in Tax preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting and tax experience preferably at a combination of Big 4 accounting firms and large, complex multinational companies. Medical technology industry experience is a plus.
• Professional certification such as CPA is a plus.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, month-end closing process, and variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply the concepts to specific situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced-level skills in Excel to perform analysis using pivot and lookup tables.
• Microsoft Dynamics -GP experience a must.
• Enthusiasm for learning, collaborating, and knowledge sharing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.