About the Position

This role’s responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of tax filings, tax credits/incentives, and tax analysis throughout the entire organization. This role may also be involved in various other finance related projects.

Functions

• Assist in managing a comprehensive tax credit and incentive program that includes identifying new projects, researching opportunities, gathering information, and preparing applications and reports.
• Support the tax return compliance process including income, sales, fuel, gross receipts, franchise and excise, and property taxes.
• Facilitate and support the timely filing of tax returns.
• Aid in the preparation/review of monthly and year-end income tax provision.
• Assist in tax planning and research projects.
• Assist in responding to tax audits/notices: gathering information, creating schedules/reports, drafting responses, etc.
• Maintain and update tax calendar and support the timely completion of tasks contained in the calendar.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures and effectively communicate opportunities to department leaders.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, analyze the effects of these developments and assist in developing strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Works in a collaborative manner with department leaders in completing projects and analysis and developing recommendations for resolution of problems.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required

• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.

• 1+ years of experience in corporate accounting or finance required; experience in public accounting, logistics, or retail/service industries preferred.

• Working knowledge of federal and state income and indirect tax concepts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Experience with ASC 740 preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (i.e. reporting, modeling, pivot tables, data tables, etc.).

• Experience with Great Plains, databases, and query tools preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, encompassing an extremely high attention to detail, strong ownership ethic, and intense focus on accuracy and accountability.

• Energy and passion to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages in written and verbal communications.

• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs.

Competencies

Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.

Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.

Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.

• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)