Sr. Tax Accountant

Adelphi Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Corporate SSC seeks a senior tax professional to prepare and file state, local, property, and sales tax returns for US states and Canada. You will ensure deadlines, interpret tax laws, drive process improvements and ERP updates, and participate in tax audits and M&A-related tax work.

Requires 3+ years of tax experience, strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills. Onsite work in Omaha, NE with limited remote options.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/CPA/CMI is a plus.
• 3+ years accounting experience with multi-state sales and property tax filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete tax returns for state, local, property, sales and other taxes.
• Meet deadlines and maintain knowledge of tax laws.
• Participate in tax audits and support mergers and acquisitions tax implications.
• Drive process improvements and ERP system updates; oversee unclaimed property reporting.
• Assist with tax compliance testing and reporting and tax journal entries.
• Collaborate with internal departments and outside customers.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Hyperion

Vertex O Series

Vertex Returns

Diagnostax

Job description

Agency:

Omnicom Corporate SSC

Job Function:

Finance

Job Subfunction:

Tax

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY :

Prepares and completes tax returns and reports for state, local, property, sales and other tax liabilities. Responsible for meeting all required deadlines. Maintains current knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company. Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet the business plans while managing the tax liability. Participates in tax audits. Involved with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions or other structuring projects. Provide oversight on unclaimed property reporting and escheatment. Also assist with special projects and unique assignments to ensure deadlines are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Consistently provides proven, formal mentorship
• Leads high complexity assignments
• Regularly leads self and others
• Is viewed as an established SME and/or established as specialist
• Understands the “big picture” view and how it aligns to overall company strategy
• Responsible for the preparation and completion of tax returns/processes within required deadlines for all US states and Canadian federal and provincial taxes
• Gathers and prepares information required for various components of tax reporting, state and local tax returns for sales/use/property/escheat/miscellaneous taxes
• Drives the preparation and analysis of various tax-related projects, such as process improvements and automation, and ERP system implementation/updates
• Assist with maintenance of Vertex and Diagnostax tax systems
• Performs research and interprets tax laws and/or tax accounting rules and regulations applicable to new businesses, transactions, or new product offerings
• Participates in tax audits, as well as financial statement audits of tax-related items
• Assist with tax compliance testing and reporting
• Perform account reconciliations and tax journal entries
• Responsible for registering the company for all applicable sales/use/property/miscellaneous taxes
• Ensure compliance with state tax laws for sales, personal property, and unclaimed taxes
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or similar field is required – MBA/CPA/CMI is a plus
• 3+ years accounting experience with multi-state sales and property tax filing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface well with internal departments and outside customers
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strong project management skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficient in key tools such as Excel, Word, SAP, Hyperion, Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns and Diagnostax

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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