Senior Tax Accountant - Kirby Corporation

This position is located in Houston, TX 77007.  The Senior Tax Accountant's primary role is to fulfill state and local sales, use and transaction tax function of a multi-state industrial equipment manufacturer, supplier and service provider.

• Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns and check requests using Vertex S & U Tax Returns software.
• Assist in handling state and local sales and use tax audits.
• Organize and maintain exemption documentation using Vertex Exemption Manager.
• Generate required journal entries and reconcile tax liability with general ledger accounts.
• Conduct tax research as needed using CCH tax research software.
• Prepare correspondence in response to a wide range of state and local taxing authorities.
• Handle other tax projects as they arise. 
• Communicate with various S&S departments to gather relevant information.
• Serve as a tax information source within the company.
• Retain required level of technical knowledge and keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.

High School Diploma or General Education (GED) and three to five years related experience. Bachelor’s

Degree (four year college or university) strongly preferred. Tax Masters, CPA or public accounting experience a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with accounting concepts and apply these concepts to practical business situations.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and thoroughly with minimal supervision.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ability to make critical decisions and take care of customer needs while following company procedures.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. Access a plus.
• Prior experience with Vertex Sales & Use Tax Returns software and Q/O Series programs preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle R12 ERP preferred, JD Edwards a plus.
• Knowledge of property tax processing a plus.

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