With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today’s challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.
The Tax Accountant plays a key role in ensuring compliance with income tax and property tax laws and regulations, as well as maintaining the company’s fixed assets in accordance with our corporate capitalization policy. This position requires a thorough understanding of our business units and the industries we operate in. The responsibilities include preparing tax workpapers, preparing tax projections, conducting tax research, responding to tax notices, and remaining updated on changes in tax laws. A solid accounting foundation is essential, with duties extending to journal entries and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate proactively leverages technology to enhance processes, embraces a mindset of continuous improvement, and is flexible and able to adapt to evolving requirements and new challenges.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare and maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations and ensure compliance with the fixed asset policy
· Prepare income tax projections for quarterly tax estimates
· Prepare, file, and manage property tax filings
· Prepare tax work papers
· Manage third party tax preparer and review tax returns prior to submission
· Make, track and reconcile business tax payments
· Conduct tax research and respond to tax notices to ensure compliance
· Update policy documents to guide entities on proper classification of transactions
· Serve as a backup for closing books and accounting records for investments and partnerships, including preparing related financial reports
Skills:
· Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of the organization and third parties
· Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards
· Experience with S-Corporation, Partnership, Trust, and Individual income tax compliance
· Multi-state tax knowledge and experience
· Thorough understanding of GAAP
· Proficient in accounting for fixed assets
· Experienced in using accounting software
· Skilled in preparing detailed tax schedules and work papers
· Exceptional problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail
Education and Required Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required
· CPA certification or progress towards CPA is preferred
· Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or tax, preferably with fixed assets, income tax, and property tax