Tax Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and reconcile tax records for Alta’s consolidating entities.
• Prepare on a timely basis Sales and Use tax returns for various State and Local jurisdictions.
• Work with and meet the requirements of external (CPA) examiners for review or audit purposes in terms of required work papers, reconciliation, documentation, confirmations, and other schedules.
• Prepare, maintain, and review for accuracy the books, records, and related financial statements of related party entities, including, but not limited to tax records and work papers that are prepared for CPA firm tax return preparation purposes.
• Work with landlords, realtors and company executives and managers regarding facility lease arrangements and documentation and ensure that third party and related party property leases are to be appropriately maintained and administered relative to the rent, real estate taxes, and common area maintenance/charges as required.
• Assist in the preparation of 1099’s
• Assist in the preparation and administration of Personal Property Tax in the Alta’s various states and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting and/or external financial reporting for a public company
• Strong, current understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of leading projects and working in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally and meet tight filing deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Cell formatting, Conditional Formatting, etc.) 
• Mathematical Skills - High: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - High: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear, sit, will reach with hands and arms; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently will lift up to 10 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.