Senior Accountant - Tax & Compliance team

The role

The Senior Accountant will support the global finance function on the Tax & Compliance team. This person will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial, compliance and tax reporting.

What you will do

• Assist with annual statutory audits and other required financial audits for subsidiaries
• Prepare audit schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly real estate and equipment lease journal entries in LeaseCalc under ASC 842 and IFRS 16
• Support the month-end close process including journal entries in Deltek Costpoint
• Maintain prepaid and other recurring schedules and perform balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for corporate income tax filings and tax provisions
• Coordinate information requests from external tax advisors
• Support preparation and reconciliation of indirect tax filings
• Assist with statutory and corporate compliance requirements
• Maintain compliance calendars and monitor filing and reporting deadlines

Required qualifications

• BS in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and International Accounting Standards
• Proficiency with MS Office
• High proficiency in Excel
• Ability to shift priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed orientated with a focus on transactional excellence
• Ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines working independently as well as within a team setting

Nice to have

• CPA
• public accounting experience
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with foreign currencies and international accounting principles

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to training and development programs to enhance your payroll expertise
• Career advancement with an established framework

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering, security, and risk-based fields. The company has been operating for over 80 years to help mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.