Sr Accountant, Tax at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility :
Support the tax return compliance process, ASC 740 (both domestic and international) reporting, and provide other support to the tax department as necessary.

What You'll Do :
• Serve as a key member of the tax organization for a billion plus dollar multinational company, which includes a Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") and Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
• Assist in the coordination of all state and federal tax compliance
• Preparation of annual tax return extensions
• Preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments
• Maintain tax depreciation records and prepare reconciliations between GAAP basis and Tax Basis as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual income tax provisions, tax footnote disclosures and analysis of effective tax rates
• Receive notices from taxing authorities, review issues and prepare responses in a timely manner
• Ensure files and documentation are properly recorded for compliance under SOX 404 regulations

What Experience and Education You Need :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or on track to become CPA
• A minimum of 3 or 4 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a recognized public accounting firm with recent experience with ASC 740 and Uncertain Tax Positions
• Strong understanding of tax depreciation methods, including reviewing or maintaining the tax fixed asset register
• Exposure to international tax a plus
• Technical experience: Corporate / Partnership tax experience for federal, state and local income taxes (experience with REIT and Taxable REIT Subsidiaries, a plus)

What Could Set You Apart :
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably within all levels of the organization
• Self-starter with exceptional ability to identify and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential
• Very strong organizational and analytical skills

Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane
• May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.