Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Terms: Permanent Full Time 

APi Group is a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries. We are driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. As our presence across the globe increases, we are striving to become the #1 people-first company in the world. 

At APi Group, our purpose is clear: We Build Great Leaders. We believe that everyone at APi is a Leader, and we provide leadership development programs across our businesses to facilitate growth. Our distinct leadership development culture creates an empowered, entrepreneurial atmosphere where our leaders can grow, thrive, and belong. 

Job Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for supporting the U.S. income tax compliance and global tax provision processes. This includes both preparation and review of tax workpapers, coordinating with external advisors and managing the compliance and financial reporting timelines. The selected candidate must be able to adapt to change (i.e. – look for process improvements with new tools and techniques, take on new tasks, etc.). It is essential for this role to develop relationships both within tax but also across the organization to gather information and support decision-making. This role will provide opportunities to cross-collaborate with various corporate departments and with the business controllers at the operating entities.

Responsibilities

·      Preparation and review of tax workpapers to support the global tax provision and tax return processes

·      Preparation of tax technical memorandums for financial reporting and quarterly tax provision process

·      Preparation and review of federal/state/local extension, estimate, and return payments

·      Review of federal and state/local income tax returns provided by external advisors

·      Review of other federal/state information filings

·      Review of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations

·      Manage corporate tax department consulting spend budget, including monthly reconciliations

·      Research federal, state, and local tax issues, including routine updates for the tax department on new tax legislation

·      Serve as preparer of tax-specific financial statement controls, including execution and documentation

·      Complete other miscellaneous projects and participate in Company initiatives as requested

Qualifications

·    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred.

·    2-4 years of experience in U.S. federal and/or state corporate tax (public accounting or corporate tax department experience preferred).

·    Knowledge of U.S. corporate income tax laws and basic understanding of ASC 740 concepts.

·    Proficiency with tax compliance and research software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

·    Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

·    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Role reports to

Tax Senior Manager

Benefits and Compensation:

This role will be based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $73,600 - $110,800, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Access to corporate fitness center
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.