Senior Income Tax Accountant

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description:

Allied Universal® is hiring a Senior Income Tax Accountant. The Senior Income Tax Accountant will assist with complying with all federal, state, international and local income tax laws in preparing and calculating the company’s income tax returns, estimated tax payments, and interim and year-end provision as well as partnership tax compliance, general ledger support, special tax related projects and tax audits. The Senior Income Tax Accountant will gain exposure to both domestic and international tax as Allied Universal operates in North America and in over 80 countries.

The Senior Income Tax Accountant will be located at our Irvine, CA Corporate Headquarters and report to our Partnership and Income Tax Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with external tax advisors in completing and reviewing US federal, state, local and international tax compliance forms
• Prepare and/or review detailed tax information requests of supporting the U.S. Federal and state income tax returns
• Review and calculate quarterly estimated tax payments
• Prepare monthly tax reconciliations and analysis, assist with resolving tax notices/inquiries as well as consult and advise business units with various tax matters and issues
• Assist with year-end and quarterly provision calculations, and all supporting workpapers and documentation.
• Provide tax support to external auditors as required
• Research tax questions/issues and involvement in other special projects
• Prepare and maintain tax calendar for corporate income tax returns and other related filings, as well as assist in various administrative matters
• Keep abreast of all federal and state tax law changes to ensure proper compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience
• Practical understanding of general corporate tax matters
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with query tools
• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work with teams in remote locations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA exam eligibility
• Experience with multi-state corporate and partnership income tax returns

BENEFITS:

• Pay: $75,000 - $95,000 annual base salary
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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