Associate Tax Accountant (Fixed Assets)
Summary of Job Scope and Expectations: The Associate Tax Accountant (Fixed Assets) position is responsible for accurately maintaining the fixed asset depreciation database of 300,000+ company tangible and intangible assets in accordance to federal and state tax regulations. Essential Functions: The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required. - Maintains the company’s fixed asset depreciation database for 300,000+ company tangible and intangible assets. Ensures accurate and timely reports based on information contained in the database.
- Works collaboratively with the Accounting Fixed Assets group to ensure the most favorable tax treatment for fixed assets.
- Prepares Cost Segregation Studies for all new store units and remodels.
- Implements the tax savings strategies developed by Tax leadership and the company’s tax consultants related to tangible and intangible assets.
- Assists with the preparation of federal and state tax returns by preparing work papers and reports on tangible and intangible assets.
- Participates in special projects related to achieving tax savings on fixed assets, and proactively seeks to improve department processes.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; major in Business/Accounting preferred with course work in accounting/tax required
- 3+ years of accounting/tax experience, preferably in a retail/restaurant/hospitality environment
- Successful completion of annual store training
- Ability to demonstrate and teach Company’s Mission, Values, and Culture
- Knowledge of income tax depreciation methods and classification of assets
- Knowledge of accounting and tax principles, concepts, and practices
- Knowledge of enterprise accounting systems and sub-systems related to Tax
- Knowledge of Cost Segregation methodology
- Knowledge of BNA fixed asset system
- Knowledge of the retail/hospitality industry and practices
- Computer/technology skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Communication (oral and written), listening, and assessment skills
- Financial analysis and critical thinking skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to access data and produce needed reports for Fixed Assets
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Ability to assist with projects
- Ability to train other Tax associates
- Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
- Ability to talk and share before a group
- Ability to work positively with other departments (“win/win”)
- Demonstrates proactive behavior and attention to detail
- Ability to embrace change and continuous learning
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