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Tax Manager
- Company Name Holding Company
- Location Los Angeles, CA
- Date Posted 10/26/2009
- Job Type Full-Time
- Compensation $120K
Job Description
Primary Purpose of the Position
Responsible for assisting Vice President – Taxes in all aspects of tax reporting, including preparing various reports and schedules and performing basic research, and also assisting other staff members when needed.
Major duties of the position
- Achieve and maintain a working knowledge of the business operations of assigned entities.
- Prepare and/or review the companies’ federal and state income tax returns and calculate related estimated tax payments.
- Conduct miscellaneous basic tax research.
- Prepare and maintain “permanent schedules”, including tax bases analysis, cumulative book/tax differences, earnings and profits, etc.
- Assist in the accumulation of requested information and review of proposed audit adjustments by IRS and state and local taxing authorities.
- Maintain tax records and ensure proper tax accounting.
- Assist in all tax compliance activities.
- Assist in advising companies on miscellaneous tax matters.
Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Minimum of 7-8 years work experience in a public accounting firm suggested. Experience in both private industry and public accounting preferred.
- Previous experience must include tax reporting and tax consulting on individual, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and partnership tax matters. CPA preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the tax team.
- Ability to follow directions and yet offer alternative solutions to superiors.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Job Requirements
8 - 10 Years
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