Senior Tax Accountant- Doggett Machinery Services - Baton Rouge - Military Veterans
at John Deere
Senior Accountant
Classification
Exempt
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Essential Functions
- Support timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including assigned journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Conduct internal sales tax audits.
- *Review sales and use tax general ledger accounts and prepare and remit sales taxes.
- Register new tax accounts with applicable states and ensure updated tax rates.
- Prepare and file ad valorem tax returns for various tax authorities monthly but not limited to conducting tax research and maintenance of tax matrices.
- Maintain records and reports for sales and use tax and ad valorem tax filings and other correspondence.
- Prepares ad-hoc reports as needed by Management team and Controller.
- Provide information and support for audit requests.
- Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- 5+ years experience in progressively responsible Accounting Positions
- Bachelors in Accounting or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Sales tax experience including knowledge of sales and use tax regulations. Sales tax audit experience would be a plus. Must be able to process information quickly, be able to multitask, adapt to change, work overtime when needed. The applicant should have strong writing skills. Be a team player and be self-directing and require minimal oversight.
Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands consist of sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, standing, walking, typing, talking, hearing and traveling.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal
Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
United States / Remote
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.