Essential Functions:
Income Tax Compliance
- Assist with preparation of the U.S. federal, state, and local corporate income and franchise tax returns for North American legal entities.
- Prepare and maintain supporting detailed tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment schedules, and taxable income calculations.
- Utilize Corptax software to prepare tax returns and supporting schedules.
- Preparation of quarterly estimated tax and extension payments.
- Support responses to tax authority notices, audits, and information requests.
Monthly and Annual Group Tax Reporting
- Assist with the monthly reporting of current and deferred tax for Group reporting purposes.
- Prepare the corresponding monthly tax entries and account reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of the detailed tax schedules for the annual fiscal year Group reporting and corresponding tax entries and reconciliations.
Fixed Asset Tax Accounting
- Reconcile fixed asset records between the general ledger, SAP fixed asset ledgers and tax fixed asset system.
- Prepare tax depreciation schedules and related tax adjustments.
- Support annual fixed asset reviews and capital expenditure reporting.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist with preparation of state annual reports and other statutory filings.
- Maintain tax compliance calendars and monitor filing deadlines.
General Tax Support
- Maintain organized tax records and supporting documentation.
- Support tax audits and special projects as directed by the Tax Manager.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and enhance efficiency within the tax function.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Scope/Dimensions:
- Timely and accurate completion of assigned tax returns and filings.
- High-quality tax workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Effective management of compliance deadlines.
- Strong collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Group Tax teams.
- Continuous development of technical tax and business knowledge.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Strategic Thinking
- Passion for Excellence
- Quality Focused
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation or equivalent experience
- 3-4 years plus of corporate tax experience, either in industry or public accounting.
- Experience preparing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax returns.
- Familiarity with tax compliance software; Corptax experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Qualifications Desired:
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.
- Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting.
- Experience within a manufacturing or multinational business environment.
- Exposure to SAP ERP.
_____________________________________________________________________________
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
_____________________________________________________________________________