Federal Tax Accountant

Nidec Motor Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented Federal Tax Accountant with 0-2 years of experience to join our tax team. The role supports the preparation of Form 1120 for a consolidated group, analyzes book-to-tax differences, and assists with quarterly payments and extensions.

The individual will collaborate with internal teams and external advisors, ensure accuracy of tax balances, and support audits and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax department or a CPA firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of U.S. federal income tax return Form 1120 for a consolidated group.
• Analyze book-to-tax differences and support reconciliations.
• Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
• Assist with preparation of US income tax provisions consistent with IAS 12.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of tax balances in the general ledger.
• Work with external auditors to support tax provision review.
• Support federal tax audits and information requests.
• Complete special projects and other compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on tax matters.

Skills

0-2 years experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

OneSource tax software

BPC

HFM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of U.S. federal income tax return Form 1120 for a consolidated group.
• Analyze book-to-tax differences and support reconciliations.
• Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
• Assist with preparation of US income tax provisions consistent with IAS 12.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of tax balances in the general ledger.
• Work with external auditors to support tax provision review.
• Support federal tax audits and information requests.
• Complete special projects and other compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on tax matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax department or a CPA firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.

Preferred

• Familiarity with OneSource tax software.
• Advanced degree in finance‑related field.
• CPA certification or progress towards certification.
• Familiarity with ERP consolidation systems such as BPC or HFM.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Personal Computer.
• Office equipment – multi‑function printers.

Relationship

• The Federal Tax Accountant will report to the Federal Tax Manager.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The job is performed under a generally hazard‑free environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually somewhat noisy.