• Tax Accountant

    HIROTEC AMERICA (Auburn Hills, MI)


    HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

     

    Currently we are seeking a Tax Accountant to become a part of the HIROTEC Team.

    This position is responsible for the following:

    + Assist with the overall corporate taxation filings, including the annual federal, state, payroll and benefit tax returns, quarterly tax estimates and payroll tax filings.

    + Assist in maintaining tax calendar to effectively track statutory and internal due dates for all tax filings.

    + Assist with the preparation of the Company’s tax provision and related disclosures. This includes evaluating book to tax differences related to fixed assets; utilize software to compute federal and state tax asset depreciation reports.

    + In conjunction with the Tax Manager, research inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims. Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and current tax developments.

    + Support of the monthly general ledger closing process by calculating, posting, and reviewing financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records

    + Meets with internal Project Managers to collect information for use in monthly revenue recognition process.

    + Assists in compilation of data for use in cash flow forecasting

    + Assists with document preparation for financial statement audit

    + Other duties and special projects as requested.

     

    The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree focusing in Tax and/or Accounting, 2+ years of tax focused experience, public accounting experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate and tax accounting principles; assist in design and implementation of process improvements for efficient and effective tax compliance, reporting and planning. Working knowledge of the R&D Tax Credit, Foreign Reporting (Form 5471/5472), Foreign Tax Credit, and payroll taxes preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills required. Experience with a variety of accounting and tax software packages (i.e ProSystem fx Tax Software, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills.

     

    Excellent work environment and benefits await you!