Tax Accountant II

Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Tax Accountant II to be a part of a dynamic in-house tax department to handle all tax aspects of a business.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Corporate Tax

Preparation of Form 1120
• Preparation of state corporate income and franchise tax return
• Preparation of local corporate income tax returns
• Preparation of quarterly federal and state tax provisions
• Preparation of quarterly federal, state and local tax estimates
• Tax Depreciation schedules for federal and state
• R&D Credit and Section 174 reports

Sales Tax

• Sales tax reports
• Sales tax Exemption certificates review- received and given
• Reconciliation of sales tax accounts

Property Tax

• Personal property tax reports
• Reconciliations of fixed assets to GL and to property tax returns

1099 Preparation/Local Business Licenses

• Support accountants on types of 1099s, reports
• Prepare and file local business licenses
• All other matters as they relate to tax

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative competencies
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Possess intellectual agility; readily accepts challenges of unfamiliar task
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information. Expresses ideas in a concise and organized manner
• Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills
• Dependable and trustworthy
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use technology to increase efficiency

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent
• 3-4 years experience in a corporate tax department (public or private) is required
• Experience with Longview Tax Provision Software a plus
• Experience in preparing corporate income tax returns and/or provision work required
• Experience with SAP a plus
• CPA not required

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Daifuku North America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku North America offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.