Tax Accountant

Who are we:

Heidelberg USA is a reliable and highly innovative partner to the printing industry. Our brand has been synonymous with quality and future viability for more than 170 years. This means that we are a company with a long tradition, but at the same time we help define the future trends in our industry thanks to state-of-the-art technologies and innovative business ideas. We are dedicated to our equipment, our technology, our associates, and our customers. Come join the team!

Are you looking for a challenge? That's what we offer!

Company Overview

Heidelberg USA is a leading provider of printing and packaging solutions, committed to delivering innovation, quality, and exceptional service to our customers. As part of the global Heidelberg Group, we pride ourselves on our strong heritage and forward-thinking approach to the printing industry.

Position Summary

The Tax Accountant will play a key role in Heidelberg USA's Finance & Tax department by ensuring accurate tax reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting both month-end and year-end close processes. This position requires a detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support sales tax compliance. This includes preparing, filing and remitting payments to state and local jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of state sales tax exemption certificates.
• Analyze and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare general ledger activities and maintain proper documentation for audit purposes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights to management.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate collection of Sales Tax
• Assist with external and internal audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Working knowledge of SAP system.
• Detailed knowledge of Sales & Use tax requirements by states.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OneSource Sales Tax & Income Tax system.
• Working knowledge of Federal State & Local Income Tax returns and processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

Systems Knowledge

• OneSource Sales & Use Tax Compliance also OneSource Certificate Manager
• OneSource Income Tax Express (helpful but not mandatory)
• Checkpoint Tax Research
• SAP working knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of detailed Sales tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with IFRS a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience strongly preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000

ADA: Heidelberg will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: Heidelberg provides a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act. Heidelberg examines workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards. Heidelberg ensures employees have and use safe tools and equipment; and properly maintain such equipment.

EEO/AA Statement: Heidelberg is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Heidelberg are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Heidelberg will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: Heidelberg will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Good to know: Rarely are there candidates who fulfill all requirements 100%. Even if you don't fulfill all requirements, we look forward to receiving your application in any case.