Tax Accountant - Wilton, United States - Creative Financial Staffing

Description

Tax Accountant

General Description of Tax Accountant:

CFS is partnering with a local Financial Services organization specialized in Aircraft leasing and sales. They are seeking a Tax Accountant; they will serve as a core member of the Company's Tax department. The Tax Department is looking to grow their team with a Tax Accountant to help support tax compliance and reporting matters for the Company including VAT, Sales, & Use, as well as Federal, State, and foreign tax compliance functions and other miscellaneous tax filing obligations.

Responsibilities of Tax Accountant:

• Maintain a tax calendar of required domestic and international compliance for all direct and indirect taxes (including VAT, Sales & Use and property taxes).
• Solely responsible for VAT filings in Ireland, France, and other countries as needed (bi-monthly).
• Preparation of Sales & Use Tax returns (quarterly).
• Request and analyze flight logs from airlines (quarterly).
• Reconcile tax basis fixed assets and depreciation (quarterly).
• Preparation of annual Personal Property tax returns (annual).
• Preparation of Report of Foreign Bank accounts (annual)
• Assist Accounts Payable with 1099-MISC filings (annual).
• Respond to management requests for net tax values of aircraft.
• Preparation of W-8Ben requests from Treasury.
• Completion of registration forms for newly established entities, (US and International).
• Manage, monitor and maintain log of notices from and responses to taxing authorities.
• Assist with federal, state, local and foreign tax audits.
• Assist other members of Tax team with issues which arise in the day-to-day operations.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in related degree

Knowledge and Experience

• 4-6 years' relevant work experience
• Combination of public accounting and strong industry tax experience
• Federal, foreign, and state & local tax knowledge

Competencies

• High level mastery of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently with high degree of energy and productivity
• Responsive to both internal and external parties and communicate clearly
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines