Senior Tax Accountant at HIROTEC AMERICA in Auburn Hills, MI

HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

Currently we are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to become a part of the HIROTEC Team.

This position is responsible for the following:

• This position is responsible for the overall corporate taxation filings, including preparation of the annual federal, state, payroll and benefit tax returns including preparation of quarterly tax estimates and payroll tax filings. Assist in maintaining tax calendar to effectively track statutory and internal due dates for all tax filings. Evaluate book to tax differences related to fixed assets; utilize software to compute federal and state tax asset depreciation reports. Responsible for preparing the Company’s tax provision and related disclosures. Research inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims. Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and current tax developments. Assist in calculation and review of payroll related tax issues. Other duties and special projects as requested.
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree focusing in Tax and/or Accounting, 5+ years of experience, public accounting experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate and tax accounting principles; identify, design, and implement process improvements for efficient and effective tax compliance, reporting and planning. Working knowledge of the R&D Tax Credit, Domestic Production Activities Deduction, Foreign Reporting (Form 5471/5472), Foreign Tax Credit, and payroll taxes preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills required. Experience with a variety of accounting and tax software packages (i.e. Solomon, ProSystem fx Tax Software, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills.