Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc Staff Accountant- Corporate Tax in Dalton, Georgia
Job Title
Staff Accountant- Corporate Tax
Position Overview
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The tax staff accountant will assist the Tax Department in all functions related to domestic, international income, franchise, sales and use taxation for Shaw Industries Group, Inc., subsidiaries and related entities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
On a timely and accurate basis, this Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of the income and franchise tax returns of Shaw Industries Group, Inc. and related entities, including but not limited to the following: consolidated federal income tax return, separate company and combined state income tax, franchise tax, excise tax and similar returns, U.S. reporting regarding foreign corporations including compliance-related forms and information-reporting forms, foreign local currency tax returns.
Assist in the preparation of all federal, state and foreign estimated payments and extensions.
Accountable for the accurate and timely filing of 300+ monthly sales and use tax returns monthly.
Responsible for extracting tax data from various sources for return preparation, reviewing data for completeness and accuracy, and importing into Vertex Quantum Returns.
Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all sales and use tax accounts for Shaw entities.
Preparation of journal entry adjustments to the General Ledger. Assist with tax audits by gathering information requested by auditors, reviewing auditors’ proposed adjustments and documenting conclusions for Tax Senior’s review. Draft responses to notices from the IRS, state and foreign departments of revenue on a timely basis for Tax Senior’s review.
Assist the Tax Senior in the preparation of the quarterly and annual domestic income tax provisions (including schedules and workpapers) required under ASC 740, which includes the calculation of income tax contingencies for FIN 48 analysis.
Research and document tax related issues and propose solutions or other actions to Tax Senior.
Follow legislative updates and determine the applicability to company’s business activities.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Initiate Action
Learn and Apply
Adapt and Change
Solve Problems
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Tax accounting concentration preferred but not required. Alternately, sufficient experience indicating a level of knowledge in corporate income or sales and use taxes.
Ability to do income tax research using electronic research tools.
Basic understanding of federal corporate income tax return preparation process including tax workpaper preparation and cross referencing, calculation of basic book/tax differences and understanding of federal Form 1120.
Basic understanding of state income tax return preparation process including apportionment concepts and ability to research each state’s filing requirements.
Basic understanding of sales and use tax law.
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using formal business writing techniques and internal memorandum.
Organizational skills.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .
If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com