Tax Accountant

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Classification: (exempt or nonexempt)

Job Summary: Accounting professional with experience in Microsoft excel and other software interested in developing technical skills in property tax, sales tax, and income tax. Training and opportunities for certification by the Property Tax Institute and / or Sales Tax Institute will be provided along with potential for promotion.

Responsibilities involve working closely with outside property tax consultants, corporate accounting, and other members of the Tax Department. Requirement to develop knowledge of various Alsco and specialized tax software.

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It's our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We're seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We'd love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Our full-time employees may enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions:

• Property tax compliance, including providing information to consultants and review of returns prepared. Support appeals filed by outside consultants.
• Prepare and file tax returns for rented textiles in counties outside of the counties in which plants are located.
• Organize and track filing and tax payment requirements to assure that all are made timely and charged to the correct Alsco organization.
• Property tax audits with support from outside consultants.
• Accrual of property tax and account reconciliations in coordination with corporate accounting and preparation of property tax budgets.
• Planning and applications for property tax exemptions; and
• Calculation of tax depreciation using Bloomberg software and reconciliation between GAAP and Tax Depreciation systems.
• Use of sales tax software (ECMS) for customer and vendor exemption certificates.
• Support of sales tax audits and Office Managers sales tax preparation or questions.

Additional Functions:

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong reading comprehension, oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency to deliver results.
• Other duties assigned.

Education Requirements:

• B.A. in Business, Public Administration/B.S. in Accounting preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft and other software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Additional role requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, seeing, reading, speaking, and hearing.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work may be performed in a general office environment
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels and varying indoor temperatures

Travel Requirements:

• None

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.