Assistant Tax Accountant

Job Purpose:Assist in determining the excise tax liability by interpreting tax regulations; computing taxes; completing tax returns.Duties:* Assist the Senior Excise Tax Manager in determining impact of management's tax decisions by computing excise taxes.

* Prepares federal, state, and local tax returns by collecting, analyzing, and formatting financial information.

* Remits tax payments by requesting disbursements.

* Complies with federal, state, and local tax requirements by studying existing regulations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions; filing required financial and related information.

* Maintains knowledge of tax requirements by studying new tax regulations and directives; obtaining tax opinions and interpretations; attending tax seminars; studying proposed tax legislation.

* Prepares special tax reports by collecting and analyzing financial and related information.

* Reconciles tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial information.

* Assists with audits* Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping tax information confidential.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Skills/Qualifications:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience in an accounting and/or business environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.