This position is a hybrid / remote opportunity local to Colorado.

The senior tax accountant is responsible for the preparation of all income tax processes. This will include tax provisions for financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis in accordance with ASC 740 in a SOX environment; tax compliance for federal, state, local and Canadian tax jurisdictions; audits and appeals for all tax types, and involvement in strategic planning related to business transactions and activities, tax law changes, cash management and corporate budgeting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ASC 740 tax provisions and related disclosures
• Preparation of Federal, State and Canadian income tax returns
• Analyze variance activity for monthly internal reporting
• Maintain assets for tax depreciation in Oracle Fusion
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax calculations and payment of all taxes
• Understand all book accounting treatment related to book tax differences
• Prepare reconciliation and analysis of tax return to tax provision and the related true-up
• Manage income tax audits by gathering requested data, conducting thorough analysis of data and tax laws and resolving open issues
• Develop process improvement initiatives for compliance and monthly accounting
• Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings or audits
• Research and timely respond to tax notices
• Perform tax research and planning, including monitoring tax law changes and alerting management to developments which have a significant impact to the company
• Maintain technical knowledge of income tax through internal and external resources
• Minimize tax liability through sound and informed application of laws and regulations
• Support strategic tax planning and forecasting
• Perform ad hoc projects as assigned
• Prepare and file annual property tax and unclaimed property filings
• Pay and approve property tax bills and journal entries
• Prepare and file various annual reports
• Perform ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or Masters in Tax preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years combined tax experience in public accounting and industry.
• Preference towards industry experience with consumer-based, multi-site operations such as food & beverage (restaurant), retail, hospitality, or other consumer-based businesses.
• Experience with income tax provision, SOX and other areas specific to public companies preferred.
• Must have excellent theoretical understanding and practical application skills of accounting
• Must have excellent research skills and experience using CCH, BNA or other research software

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficient in tax compliance and research software and tools
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and within the company culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and who will be effective in a positive, productive manner
• Organized and can manage competing deadlines and due dates
• Capable of sorting through activities so as to focus upon those with the biggest impact. Prioritizes well
• Strong attention to detail with consistent accuracy
• Desire to learn multiple tax areas

Benefits: