Senior Accountant – Tax Accounting
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Corporate Tax Accountant at Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Engineering, ConstructionIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
- Master's in taxation is a bonus
- 7+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience, with exposure to corporate tax compliance and reporting
- Proactive, self-starter who takes ownership, drives initiatives, and consistently exceeds expectations
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations and corporate tax compliance
- Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Ability to interpret tax legislation, conduct detailed tax research, and apply findings to compliance and planning
- High level of accuracy in preparing returns, provisions, and supporting documentation
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Responsibilities
- Interact with external tax advisors on the accurate and timely preparation of federal, state, and local returns for the enterprise, including property taxes and sales & use taxes
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on the accurate and timely preparation of international tax returns
- Maintain and reconcile tax accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting
- Prepare documentation and workpapers to support tax filings, audits, and internal reviews
- Coordinate the review and collection of data to support tax deductions and/or credits, including the company’s Research & Development credit
- Coordinate with auditors and regulatory agencies during tax audits and examinations
- Oversee timely preparation and distribution of K-1s to shareholders and partners
- Respond to tax notices, audits, or correspondence from taxing authorities
- Maintain internal documentation and calendars to manage all tax-related deadlines
- Complete annual training to stay abreast of tax legislation and regulations updates
- Assist in developing and executing tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
- Conduct detailed tax research and provide guidance on the tax implications of business transactions, new legislation, and corporate initiatives, including both the company level and individual company profit center level
- Work with tax advisors in providing quarterly estimates of current year tax obligations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support tax considerations in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects
- Update tax estimates quarterly in conjunction with FP&A team
- Manage quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions
- Stay current on tax legislation changes and advise management on potential impacts and opportunities and advise on any developments impactful to the business
- Prepare annual update for ownership on changes to tax code, implications of any future changes, as well as a general overview of taxing environments the company is subject to
- Support the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and procedures related to taxation
- Identify, recommend, and implement, as appropriate, improvements to streamline tax compliance processes and reporting efficiency
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping, documentation, and adherence to corporate governance standards
- Conduct training tailored to certain tax initiatives
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the main responsibilities of the Corporate Tax Accountant role?
The role involves preparing and reviewing federal, state, local, and international tax returns, ensuring compliance, managing audits, developing tax strategies to minimize liabilities, and implementing process improvements for tax compliance.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Who will the Corporate Tax Accountant collaborate with?
The role collaborates with Corporate Finance, Accounting, Chief Engineering Delivery Office, Corporate Leadership, external tax advisors/accountants, auditors, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams.
What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates will have expertise in tax compliance, reporting, planning, research, process improvement, and the ability to coordinate with external advisors, auditors, and cross-functional teams on complex tax matters.
Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Engineering and construction solutions provider
About Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Milhouse Engineering and Construction provides a wide range of engineering and construction services across various sectors, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental engineering. Their services include project management, where they oversee construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that they meet the specific needs of their clients. Milhouse operates in multiple states and serves clients in transportation, education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors, with a focus on delivering effective solutions that improve communities. What sets Milhouse apart from its competitors is their commitment to solving complex problems and their emphasis on sustainability and safety in their projects. The company's goal is to enhance the safety and reliability of modern infrastructure while building long-term relationships with clients.
Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees
