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Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Tax

Department:

Finance

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under direction of the VP of Tax, the position is responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate income tax laws through the timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state and local income tax returns. This role also leads tax/accounting research, supports audit defense, and contributes to broader financial reporting and planning efforts. The manager will oversee a team of tax professionals and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain best practices and optimize tax outcomes.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage the preparation and filing of federal, state and local income tax returns

+ Assist in managing income and other tax audits and inquiries by government authorities

+ Assist with timely and accurate financial reporting and disclosure for all aspects of US GAAP and SEC quarterly and annual tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740

+ Assist in identifying and resolving GAAP technical tax accounting matters as they arise

+ Lead and mentor staff, providing guidance on technical issues and professional development

+ Conduct tax research and provide strategic recommendations to minimize liabilities

+ Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate implications to management

+ Manage technology and processes to ensure efficient and effective data gathering for tax return purposes; develop new policies/procedures as needed for tax compliance; recommend change and where needed to improve processes; maintain concurrent audit-ready workpapers and financial records for all filings

+ Provide review/oversight for all other operating tax compliance requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting

+ 5 or more years income tax and accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ CPA preferred

+ Ability to exercise discretion

+ Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals

+ Ability to make independent time-sensitive decisions

+ Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities

+ Ability to multitask

+ Ability to work both individually and as a team

+ Advanced deductive reasoning and analytical skills

+ Experience in Microsoft, specifically Excel

+ Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and Alteryx a plus

+ Experience manipulating and interpreting data

+ Proficient time management skills

+ Self-motivated

+ Strong written and oral communication skills

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Doctorate: Accounting (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Accounting/Payroll, Auditing, Finance

Job Opening ID:

00606120 Sr. Manager, Tax (Open)

_“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._

_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”_

_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._

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