Assistant Manager - Finance (Tax)

Position Summary:

The Assistant Manager of Tax is responsible for the preparation and review of various tax forms, related reports, forecasts of tax related expenses, government surveys, government notices, and responses to internal and external audits. This position also conducts simple and complex studies related to new and existing tax issues and regulations. This position works with Accounting, Treasury and other departments to ensure correct analysis and resolution of tax issues.  Supervises professional tax accounting Team Members.

Essential Functions:

• Gather data, prepare, review, and file sales and use tax returns.
• Perform daily reviews of accounting documents and material codes for sales and use tax. 
• Gather data, prepare, review, and file payroll tax, property tax and other tax forms and returns.
• Review fixed asset documents and invoices for proper tax processing.
• Review fixed asset information for property tax.
• Prepare and review government surveys.
• Assist with various federal and local tax audits.
• Prepare and perform reviews, reconciliations, forecasts and analysis as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit the ability to work efficiently with a team as well as independently.
• Must be willing to share knowledge and assist other team members as needed.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while prioritizing assignments as necessary.
• Assist with income tax provision as needed.
• Perform special projects and related research to apply changing tax law to company operations, as assigned.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Tax or Accounting
• Master’s degree in Tax or Accounting preferred

Related Experience:

• 4 or more years of public accounting or corporate income tax experience preferred
• Experience in Automotive Industry preferred

Training / Certification:

CPA preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sage - Preferred
• OneSource - Preferred
• SAP - Preferred

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.