Tax Staff Accountant *PC 701

Miltenyi Biotec; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miltenyi Biotec is seeking a tax professional to prepare and review federal, state, local, and foreign business tax returns and supporting documentation. The role involves ASC 740 tax provision work, year-end reporting, and responding to tax notices, with opportunities to guide staff on projects and processes.

The candidate should bring a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of tax experience across various tax types, with strong knowledge of tax research and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or related field with 5+ years of experience including but not limited to sales and use taxes, corporate/income/franchise tax, business and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and other business taxes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work assignments and meet department deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of tax research methods and ability to interpret tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, local and foreign business tax returns and supporting documents.
• Assist with ASC 740 tax provision and tax processes, including year-end reporting and accruals.
• Conduct basic tax research and respond to tax notices.
• Support on special tax projects, planning and preparation.
• Prepare draft responses for audits and regulatory filings for management review.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your Role:

Primary responsibilities consist of the preparation of tax returns, tax filings, and supporting work papers, state & federal tax registrations, and monthly tax reconciliations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, local and foreign business tax returns & supporting documents to comply with tax regulations.
• Assist with the preparation and review of the ASC 740 tax provision and tax processes, including year-end reporting and the return to accrual process.
• Conduct basic tax research, respond to tax notices & resolve open tax issues.
• Provide support on special tax projects, tax planning and preparation.
• Prepare draft responses for internal and external audits of tax returns, tax notices, regulatory filings, and internal controls for management review and approvals.
• Support monthly and quarterly reconciliation of sales and corporate income tax accounts.
• Train and guide staff tax accountants on projects and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or related field with 5+ years of experience including but not limited to sales and use taxes, corporate/income/franchise tax, business and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and other business taxes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office & ERP software, preferably SAP.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to coordinate and the completion of multiple work assignments and/or projects.
• Problem-solving and the ability meet department deadlines.
• Knowledge of tax research methods with ability to interpret tax laws.?
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to co-workers.