SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST

Position Summary Description

Ensure compliance with various governmental tax laws and regulations and minimize the tax liability. Ensure that management is informed of the tax consequences of proposed transactions or activities.

Essential Functions

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax, or equivalent, is required. Five (5) or more years’ experience specializing in the area of corporate tax compliance and research. Public accounting experience not required; however, excellent work paper techniques and familiarity with financial accounting principles and reporting required. Experience with taxation of cooperative organizations preferred. Desirables: CPA certification and/or Master’s Degree, working knowledge of computerized accounting, budgeting, inventory, projects and especially fixed asset systems, experience with tax provisions in contracts and additional specialized training in taxation principles and compliance.

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

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Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.

“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”