Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Auburn Hills, MI. This position will support corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, corporate tax accounting principles, and tax preparation software.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with overall corporate tax filings, including annual federal, state, payroll, and benefit tax returns.
• Prepare and support quarterly tax estimates and payroll tax filings.
• Maintain the company's tax calendar and effectively track statutory and internal filing deadlines.
• Assist with preparation of the company's tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.
• Evaluate book-to-tax differences, particularly those related to fixed assets.
• Utilize tax software to calculate and prepare federal and state tax depreciation reports.
• Work with the Tax Manager to research and respond to government agency inquiries regarding filings, compliance, and other tax claims.
• Research and maintain knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and current tax developments.
• Support the monthly general ledger close process by calculating, posting, and reviewing financial data.
• Work with internal Project Managers to collect information needed for the monthly revenue recognition process.
• Assist with compiling data for cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with financial statement audit documentation and requests.
• Identify and support process improvements related to tax compliance, reporting, and planning.
• Perform other accounting, tax, and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of tax-focused accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax and accounting principles.
• Experience with federal and state tax compliance.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, skills.
• Experience with accounting and tax software such as ProSystem fx Tax or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of R&D Tax Credits.
• Experience with Foreign Reporting, including Forms 5471 and 5472.
• Knowledge of Foreign Tax Credits.
• Experience with payroll taxes and payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Knowledge of fixed asset tax accounting and depreciation.
• Experience researching and interpreting federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience assisting with tax process improvements and tax planning.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.