Senior Tax Accountant

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO

Department: Tax

Reports To: Director of Tax

Salary Range: $62,113 - $93,169, annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will assist with and provide support for compliance with applicable federal and state tax regulations to support the Director of Tax.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare and review complex federal and state income tax returns, including related schedules.
• Assist in research and analysis of various federal tax issues to determine the most appropriate cost-effective filing position.
• Review the reconciliation of income tax balance sheet accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Oversee the calculation and payment of estimated federal and state income taxes.
• Lead the domestic and international transfer pricing process and maintain the related documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies and assist with federal and state income tax audits.
• Support the execution of the tax strategic plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with outsourced tax support services.
• Prepare income tax provision for financial reporting purposes.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Minimum 3 years of income tax experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines/goal dates.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• CPA certification or qualified to sit for the CPA exam.
• Related experience in tax management or tax consulting.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel- Occasional overnight travel required. Must have ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.