Tax Accountant
PetIQ
Accounting & Finance
Eagle, ID, USA
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2023
PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.
Why join the PetIQ Team?
· Great company culture
· Company is in growth mode, come be a part of our exciting growth
Full time employee benefits include:
· Medical, Dental, Vision
· Flex Spending Account
· Company Paid Life Insurance
· 401(k) with Company Match
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· 8 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days and PTO
· Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Job Overview:
The Tax Accountant role is a new position in the Corporate Accounting and Finance Department. Reporting to the Tax Manager, this position will help assist and prepare quarterly tax provisions, estimated tax distribution calculations, estimated tax payments, state and local income tax return preparation, year-end tax provisions and indirect tax returns.
The position will also perform an array of cross functional accounting duties related to tax including account reconciliations and journal entries as well as assisting with budgeting for other tax related transactions. Candidate must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and tax related issues of corporations as well as partnerships. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide array of business processes, concepts, and cross functional departments.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
* Assist in preparation of quarterly and year-end tax provisions and SEC financial statement disclosures
* Prepare monthly tax related journal entries and account reconciliations as needed
* Help perform and execute on internal controls surrounding tax processes
* Assist in processes to calculate estimated tax distributions and projections
* Help gather necessary Company data and information to assist in the process of completing the annual corporate and partnership Federal, state and local tax returns
* Prepare state and local Income Tax, Sales & Use, B&O, Property and other indirect tax return filings as needed
* Assist the Tax Manager in IRS and state/local tax examination and correspondence
* Assist the Tax Manager in developing the tax impacts on forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the company’s cash management needs, operations, and business plans
* Maintain and track the Company’s tax filing calendar
* Work closely with the Tax Manager and department leaders to provide timely, value added support in the application and understanding of tax accounting methods for related business transactions. Compile information from multiple subsidiaries to enable timely tax filings
* Gather financial information and assist in the tax filings for various reporting requirements (Form 1099-NEC/MISC, Form 1042, and FBAR filings)
* Coordinate the timely processing of income tax payments for return filings as well as estimated taxes with the Accounts Payable team
* Understand, research and analyze moderate to complex tax concepts and their application to Company situations
* Monitor and evaluate changes in tax legislation to gauge the impact on the overall Company
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or CPA Eligible
- Master’s Degree
- Tax coursework and/or professional tax compliance experience
- Attention to detail and a self-starter
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong understanding of complex partnership and corporate tax issues
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), creed, caste, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (including ancestry), genetics, physical or mental disability (including obesity, HIV, or hepatitis C status), age, marital status, or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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