Tax Specialist

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Location: New Bremen, OH 45869 (nearest major market: Lima; nearest secondary market: Findlay).

Responsibilities

• Prepare domestic annual current and deferred tax provision workpapers for the financial audit as assigned.
• Prepare calculations and associated Federal forms according to international subsidiary U.S. tax compliance requirements.
• Assist with specialized projects as assigned, including Federal R&D Credit and Transfer Pricing projects.
• Prepare workpapers and associated federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Prepare domestic quarterly estimated tax computation workpapers and payments.
• Perform income tax research related to various compliance or planning issues.
• Prepare and/or review annual federal, state, and local license and registration renewals.
• Research registration requirements and plan future compliance needs.
• Research and confirm required paperwork needed to register in new jurisdictions.
• Handle required correspondence to and from each jurisdiction.
• Research, prepare and assist management in other tax related projects.
• Prepare personal property tax returns and associated workpapers for the Company and its subsidiaries as assigned.
• Prepare required correspondence to and from taxing jurisdictions and ensure property taxes are invoiced to Crown Credit Company customers in accordance with their lease agreements.
• Gather requested return details for property tax audits as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (non-degree considered with 12+ years related experience plus high school diploma or GED).
• Occasional travel (0–5%) and occasional overnight stays (0–5%).
• Per 8-hour shift: sit 8 hours, stand 0 hours.
• Typical office environment (low noise, limited exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, vibrations).
• Regular interaction with others and a degree of independent work.
• Physical and mental demands typical of office positions: prolonged sitting, prolonged computer/keyboard use, infrequent lifting/walking/climbing stairs, occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers).

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a corporate tax department or tax area of a public accounting firm (including internship experience).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA track candidate.
• Solid technology skills, organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills.