Sr Income Tax Acct I

Purpose: The Senior Income Tax Accountant I is responsible for preparation of tax compliance concerning US and Canada, federal, state, county or municipal taxes, along with various foreign locations. This role is responsible for gathering facts and researching tax issues related to various company entities to quantify exposure, ensure proper compliance, and facilitate tax savings.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and reviews tax compliance for all company entities, including corporations, partnerships, foreign subsidiaries/branches; prepares necessary compliance calculations, organizing and developing efficiencies in the tax return preparation process, and identifying possible opportunities and exposure areas
• Assists with the annual tax provision, including the tax basis balance sheet and provision to return calculations
• Conducts tax research
• Prepares responses to tax notices, audits and other requests from tax authorities as well as other internal requests as directed by management
• Responds to Information Document Requests, notices, audits, and other requests for information from various tax authorities

Reporting Relationship: The Senior Income Tax Accountant I reports to the Sr. Director, Income Taxes.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 5 years:

• In a technical role: Requires 5 years of accounting experience engaged in delivering corporate tax programs

• A bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 5-year requirement

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

• In the industry: 3-5 years of hospitality, F&B and/or retail experience

• Specialized Training:

• Training that leads to understanding of corporate tax principles and GAAP

• Knowledge of state and federal tax regulations and statutes

• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:

• Strong accounting, planning and organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent computer skills including Excel and PeopleSoft; knowledge of OneSource a plus

• Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of tax and accounting planning and to advance the organization's goals

• Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances

• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments

• Location: This position is located at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD

Disclaimer:

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Avolta (FKA-Dufry), Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC