Tax Accountant I (Hybrid) at SGS

Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Tax Preparation, ERP Systems, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Skills, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Creative Solutions, Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job Description The primary function of the Tax Accountant I is the preparation of sales-and-use tax returns, property tax returns, and state and local income tax returns under supervision of a Senior Tax Associate/Tax Manager, and the Tax Department's cash disbursements on a timely basis. This position works a hybrid schedule. Maintains tax records and prepares tax payments Estimates, prepares, and tracks monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns Organizes and updates the company’s tax database Shares financial data with the Finance department Identifies tax savings and suggests ways to increase profits Prepare materials for internal and external auditors Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or related discipline 0-2 years of relevant experience Well-versed in ERP systems required (Oracle 12 preferred, Corptax, etc.) Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency required Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required Strong attention to detail with good organizational and inter-personal skills. Excellent professional written and verbal communication. Ability to analyze data and information and develop workable, compliant and creative solutions. Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment. Language Skills: English – Advanced level proficiency required, French and/or Spanish preferred Excel - advanced level skills required MS Word and PowerPoint – intermediate user proficiency required Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role. Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time) Additional Information In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site. The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated. Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination. The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Tax Accountant I is responsible for preparing various tax returns and maintaining tax records under supervision. This role also involves identifying tax savings and preparing materials for auditors.