Senior Tax Accountant

Menzies Aviation • DFW Airport, TX

398d

About The Position

This position at Menzies Aviation involves expanding the in-house tax function in the US while collaborating closely with the Group Tax team in the UK. The role focuses on assisting the Director of Tax with daily operations, long-term planning, and strategy for the business tax function, while fostering strong relationships with various departments and external advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in taxation.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 6-9 years of combined experience in public accounting and industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP's).
• Experience with CCH Access Tax preparation software and Thomson Reuters Checkpoint tax research software.
• Experience with federal consolidated tax returns and state unitary combined returns.
• Knowledge of Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) compliance and planning.
• Familiarity with Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) and Internal Revenue Code Section 163(j) interest expense limitation.
• Experience with United States and Canada Transfer Pricing and federal/state fuel excise tax credits.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technology, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment and technology.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth tax research and develop sound tax positions.
• Good communication skills and ability to multi-task efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day functions of the tax department for all US taxes including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Manage and assess the Company's tax processes, implementing necessary improvements.
• Assist the Director of Tax in long-term tax planning and strategy.
• Supervise preparation of monthly/quarterly filings for state sales & use taxes and excise fuel taxes.
• Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local income/franchise returns.
• Ensure compliance with state & local business licenses and property taxes.
• Manage industry-specific filings and outside audits.
• Assist with internal documentation for transfer pricing and foreign tax compliance.
• Manage government audits related to sales/use tax, property tax, and income/franchise taxes.
• Research tax laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Protected Veterans
• Individuals with Disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree