Sr Tax Accountant

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Job ID: 89023

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Sr Tax Accountant

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
Maintain business licenses, process property and real estate tax filings, property tax appeals, file annual reports, audit defense,1099 filings and compliance, assist with preparation of corporate tax returns and special projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage and apply for new business licenses and maintain database
• Manage renewal process
• Manage property and real estate filings process
• Property tax appeals
• Manage Filing and maintenance of annual reports
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Manage preparation and filing of personal business property tax returns
• Manage the preparation and filing of gross receipts tax returns
• Manage, prepare, and file Form 1099 (Approximately 700)
• Develop and improve processes
• Audit defense
• Preparation of corporate State Income Tax Returns
• Special projects
• Develop & maintain relationships with tax department constituents. Keep them informed as necessary.
• Files approximately 1,600 returns.
• Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR)

What you bring

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelors Degree.

Major: Accounting.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Use of financial systems, preferably SAP
Ability to work independently. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. MS Excel.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Income Tax
Knowledge of One Source Income Tax Software

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $101,300 - $125,100

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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