Tax Accountant II

Voith GmbH Group; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with Work/Life Balance

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

401K with generous company match

Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Tax Accountant in Appleton, Wisconsin to support tax compliance and improve tax processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-4 years of related experience. Responsibilities include preparing tax filings, supporting income tax processes, and researching tax issues. The position offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and various benefits including tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-4 years or more related experience required.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual property tax filings.
• Prepare US federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Support income tax provision processes, including data gathering.
• Ensure tax basis accuracy for fixed asset records.
• Research tax issues and monitor emerging tax legislation.
• Contribute to estimated tax payments and cash tax analysis.
• Participate in tax process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Alteryx

OneSource

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary –

The Tax Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Americas regional tax function of a Germany based organization. This position is primarily responsible for tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings and payments, and maintaining strong documentation that aligns with internal controls and external audit expectations. In addition to compliance duties, the Tax Accountant will assist with tax provision support, tax technology improvements, process optimization, audits, and various cross‑functional projects, as needed. This position works closely with other accounting and business unit employees, internal departments, and external parties.

Responsibilities –

• Assist in the preparation of annual property tax filings, sales/use tax, Canadian GST/QST, etc. Assist in maintaining Vertex (Customer records).
• Assist in the preparation of the US federal, state, and local income tax returns, including supporting workpapers and disclosures.
• Support income tax provision processes, including data gathering, variance analysis, and preparation of tax account roll forwards.
• Responsible for the tax basis of fixed asset records for all Voith North American companies. This includes the review for accuracy of all annual additions, and the verification and oversight of all depreciation calculations that affect tax computations.
• Research and analyze tax issues to support compliance and strategic decision‑making. Monitor emerging tax legislation to support compliance and business decisions.
• Contribute to estimated tax payments and cash tax analysis.
• Participate in tax technology and process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, and automation supporting organizational growth.
• Assist the Tax Director and/or Tax Manager from time to time on special projects or requests.
• Promote a collaborative team culture through professionalism, open communication, and shared goals.

Required Skills/Abilities –

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Alteryx, OneSource, ERP Systems (SAP & JD Edwards), or related software.

Education and Experience –

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2‑4 years or more related experience required.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.