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Senior Tax Accountant (Remote)

Boston, Massachusetts | Albany, New York | Annapolis, Maryland | Atlanta, Georgia | Augusta, Maine | Charleston, West Virginia | Columbia, South Carolina | Columbus, Ohio | Dover, Delaware | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Hartford, Connecticut

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As a member of the Global Finance team, you’ll be on the forefront of key finance initiatives and gain exposure to a wide array of financial responsibilities. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and join a team committed to driving value at a $3 billion global leader on the front lines of making our world a safer place. It takes strategic thinking and a drive for high performance, process simplification and financial accuracy. But if you can bring that, you can help make a real impact.

  • Full Time
  • Minimal Travel

Success Profile

We have found that the following traits and attributes help lead to a successful future in finance at PerkinElmer.

  • Analytical
  • Detail-oriented
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Leadership
  • Team player
  • Influential

Our Culture

  • People

    Driving increased awareness on employee expectations, prioritizing career development and developing a deeper talent pipeline

  • Value Creation

    Responsible for building a training library to further develop, expand and refine our financial skillsets and leadership capabilities

  • Technology & Process

    Developing the desired technology roadmap for finance to streamline processes, enhance financial analysis and drive company results

  • Finance Community

    Increasing the Finance community camaraderie, developing a “One Team” culture and engaging employees through more than just work

Employee Quote

I never thought I would learn as much as I have over the past year. I attribute this to my peers and senior leadership, without whom would not have been possible. I’m so grateful to be working in a company with a culture that promotes career development and collaboration.

Christian Borelli, Financial Analyst, Corporate FP∓A

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Responsibilities

Location(s) Boston, Massachusetts, Albany, New York, Annapolis, Maryland, Atlanta, Georgia, Augusta, Maine, Charleston, West Virginia, Columbia, South Carolina, Columbus, Ohio, Dover, Delaware, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hartford, Connecticut Status Regular Job ID AMS-AES-JR-0207

Overview:

The company is looking to expand its income tax department. The Senior Tax Accountant will have the opportunity to be an integral member of the company’s Corporate Tax Department and will gain exposure to domestic, U.S. international, and foreign tax planning, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Key contributor to the U.S. and global tax planning, compliance and tax accounting process, including workpaper preparation and review of tax forms prepared by outside service provider.

  • Frequent coordination and communication with local divisions and outside service provider to ensure efficient and timely filings.

  • Prepare extensions and quarterly estimated tax payment calculations and vouchers.

  • Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision, including computation of book-to-tax differences, state calculations, and data entry into Tax Provision software (e.g., OneSource).

  • Research federal, state, and U.S. international tax issues.

  • Research and prepare responses to tax notices from various taxing jurisdictions.

  • Contribute to tax planning projects and special assignments.

  • Work with other members of the tax department and internal audit to maintain effective tax controls.

  • Build relationships with key members of the Corporate Office (Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and local divisions.

  • Attend tax trainings to keep up-to-date on technical topics and new legislation.

  • Assist with identifying process improvements and streamlining existing procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related)

  • 3+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  • Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Team player

  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

Desired skills:

  • Certified Public Accountant is a plus

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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