Income Tax Accountant Jobs

Income Tax Accountant

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

• Reviewing the federal and/or state income/franchise tax returns prepared by EY;
• Preparation and recording of the quarterly calculations for uncertain tax positions and related documentation;
• Assisting with the preparation and recording of the federal, state, and foreign income tax provisions using OneSource Tax Provision;
• Assists the Manager, Income Tax Planning and Exams with income or franchise tax research, risk mitigation, and planning issues. Stays informed of new developments in income and franchise tax matters and the Company’s accounting practices. Assists in the identification of and accounting for the permanent and temporary book to tax differences that arise from income or franchise tax planning opportunities.
• Assists the Manager, Income Tax Planning and Exams with information gathering related to federal and/or state tax examination information requests. This includes:
• Assisting with preparation and recording of the detailed "prove out" of the Company’s current and deferred income tax accounts on an annual basis;
• An ability to comprehend the various pieces that make up the Company’s current, deferred and total income tax provisions such that new ledger accounts or late changes in the close process can be considered for any income tax provision impacts;
• Gathering of tax-sensitive data, compilation, and consolidation of the data gathered from various corporate and division accounting/finance personnel to calculate permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences;
• Assists with the preparation of multi-year income tax projections to be used in the Company’s strategic planning.
• Assisting with recording the current and deferred income tax impacts associated with return to provision differences.
• Gathering support for information document requests for federal or state income/franchise tax audits.
• Finalizing the income tax return computation of the Company’s statutory depletion deduction (statutory depletion deduction is the Company’s most significant permanent benefit);
• Responding to any federal or state income/ franchise tax notices.
• Researching and/or validating explanations for any significant return to provision differences; and
• Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
• Assists with the preparation of the Company’s quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with the rules governing accounting for income taxes (ASC 740). Examples of activities to be performed include:
• Assisting with preparing documentation related to the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets;
• Managing the calculation of depreciation for income tax purposes in Oracle;
• On occasion, assist the Manager, Indirect Tax, with special projects related to property, sales, use, or other indirect taxes.
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and year-end income tax disclosures for financial reporting purposes; and
• Along with other members of the Income Tax Reporting team, provides assistance to EY in the preparation and timely filing of the Company’s required federal and state income/franchise tax returns (approximately 125 tax returns), including the U.S. reporting of the Company’s international operations. Examples of activities to be performed include:
• Querying/consolidating the relevant data from Longview and Oracle to calculate permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences;
• Compiling and validating the income/franchise tax return data received from corporate and division personnel;
• Assisting with maintenance of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 documentation.

Compensation.

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Skills You’ll Need:

Education. Must have a BS Degree in accounting or finance and CPA certification and/or advanced degree preferred.

Experience. Should have 1 to 3 years of public and/or corporate income/franchise tax experience. Be proficient at querying/consolidating information from accounting systems such as Longview or Oracle.

Interpersonal Skills. Must have the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with personnel at all levels inside and outside of the company, including legal counsel, agents, brokers, and insurance personnel. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Functional Knowledge. An ability to master, in time, all of the relevant income tax accounting concepts included in ASC 740. Preferred experience includes:

• Experience preparing and/or reviewing federal and/or state income/franchise tax returns.
• Experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions and other tax accounting functions. Additionally, experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions in OneSource Tax Provision is an added plus.
• Experience manipulating and reviewing large amounts of data in analytics platforms like Tableau.

Analytical Skills. Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail.

Time Management Skills. Must have the ability to prioritize tasks in high-volume situations. Must be a self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.