Income Tax Accountant I

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Income Tax Accountant I

The Income Tax Accountant I is primarily responsible for assisting in the planning and preparation of income tax returns, quarterly tax estimates, and relevant tax calculations. This position also supports other departments with all income tax related matters, responds to notices from tax authorities, and general ledger analysis. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and the desire to expand their knowledge in taxation of partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation and filing of the operating LLC and S Corporation federal tax returns.
• Maintains adequate records and workpapers supporting tax positions.
• Prepares quarterly income tax estimates and the related remittance vouchers.
• Analyzes general ledger details to ensure proper classification of posted transactions.
• Files federal and state and local income tax returns for 40+ real estate holding LLC’s/LP’s.
• Researches legislative materials to identify new filing obligations and compliance exposure.
• Responds and resolves tax notices and/or information requests from tax authorities.
• Maintains and updates fixed assets and related reconciliations/rollforwards.
• Prepares apportionment schedules for multi-state filing entities.
• Special projects as assigned

• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0-1 Years – Experience in Field
  • 0-1 Years – Experience in Position

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 0-2 Years – Experience in Field
  • 0-2 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0-2 Years – Experience in Public Accounting

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
  • Manages the complexity and ambiguity of changing laws, regulations, and requirements
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other related field

• Preferred: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting  or other related field

Certification/License:

• Required:            N/A
• Preferred:           Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$71,314.38 - $92,708.69 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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