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.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant position is responsible for providing critical support for the Company’s tax return process including filing of tax returns, issuance of payments, support of tax audits, and responding to tax notices. The position will also include general ledger support, treasury support and coordination with outside consultants. The Tax Accountant will gain exposure to both domestic and international tax as Allied Universal operates in North America and in over 100 countries.

The Tax Accountant will be located out of our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA and reporting directly to the Income Tax Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and support federal, state, local, and international tax filings, including income, sales and use, property, fuel, environmental fees, gross profit reports, annual and amended returns, intangible taxes, and statutory filings
• Coordinate with outsourced tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax return preparation, review, filing, and payments; respond to tax authority correspondence and inquiries
• Manage tax return processing logistics, including payment requests, signature coordination, mailing, e-filing tracking, certifications, and maintenance of compliance documentation
• Process and resolve tax notices through research, written correspondence, discussions with tax authorities, coordination with external advisors, and payment processing
• Prepare, process, reconcile, and track all tax payments, refunds, and payment adjustments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Provide accounts payable and general ledger support related to tax reporting, information returns, reconciliations, and tax provision systems
• Support SOX compliance for the tax function, including documentation of tax positions, coordination of tax and finance meetings, and verification of control signoffs
• Assist with international tax compliance initiatives, including data collection for country-by-country reporting, audits, and global information requests
• Develop, maintain, and improve tax data collection systems, compliance files, databases, software licenses, and processes to support audits, acquisitions, credits, legal filings, and research projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics
  • Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics with two (2) years in a corporate environment or accounting services, preparing tax returns and reports
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years in a corporate environment or accounting services, preparing tax returns and reports
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, treasury payment systems and basic accounting and tax processes
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Strong communication with multiple groups, including government officials, vendors, and outside consultants
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Explorer Internet software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

BENEFITS:

• Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 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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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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