Manager Tax - St George, United States - SkyWest , Inc.

Description

About SkyWest

SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers.

More importantly, we're known for our reliability, service and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America.

We have been esteemed as one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team and our continued solid operational and economic performance.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match,

Performance Rewards , health care, retirement and discounted travel worldwide.

Primary Job Duties

Prepare and manage all federal and state corporate income tax filings
Preparation and calculation of quarterly tax estimates and remittance of such amounts to applicable jurisdictions
Mange, review and oversee external consultants on property tax filings, appeals, and assessments
Manage and review all fuel, sales and use, excise, liquor and international taxes filings and assessments
Manage, evaluate and appeal tax assessments and audits for all taxes
Research domestic and international corporate tax issues and prepare applicable memos supporting positions
Assist with preparation of tax provision, tax footnotes and all other tax related items for quarterly financial statements, including vast support documentation required to provide external auditors
Prepare forecasts and budgeted numbers for income, property and other taxes for projected financials

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in Accounting, with emphasis in tax
Strong understanding of federal and state corporate tax law and regulations applicable to consolidated corporate groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on quality, detail and accuracy
Proficient in Excel
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including management of outside consulting firms.
Ability to communicate with tax departments of customers to ensure proper coverage of tax obligations

Preferred Skills:
Experience working with a Public Accounting Firm and/or in the Tax Department of a Publicly Traded Company
Familiarity with GoSystem or other Corporate consolidated tax return preparation software
Outstanding listening, speaking, writing and interpersonal skills in both technical and non-technical fields necessary
Knowledge of federal and state income, use and sales, property, excise and other tax law
Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to changing environments/priorities
Takes initiative and proactively seek solutions/resolution to tax related issues
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions
Strong tax research skills and ability to solve complex tax issues

Physical and Other Requirements

Certified Public Accountant
Current drivers' license

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