Tax Accountant
Launch is a company of exceptional people working together to strengthen our company and our communities. We invest in opportunities that will impact everyone: our employees, our customers, and our communities.
The Tax Accountant assists in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings including income, property and sales & use tax. Additionally, this person will perform research as issues arise, and assist in all areas of tax department activity.

• State Income Tax – assist with preparation of apportionment schedules, return preparation, return software compliance, estimated payments.
• Property Tax Returns – assist with aircraft reporting, return preparation, and review, allocation schedules, assessment review and payment, reconciliation of property tax liability accounts
• Sales & Use Tax Returns – preparation and filing of monthly returns and workpaper preparation
• Federal Income Tax – return and workpaper preparation, including return software compliance, estimated payments
• Research state and local tax issues, document conclusions.  Answer internal questions from ATSG companies regarding various types of tax.
• Other miscellaneous duties necessary to support the function of the tax department

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in accounting or relevant field and 2 plus years of experience in corporate tax preparation, preferably at a public accounting firm
• Experience with corporate tax preparation software and forms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and e-mail.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Tax Preparation Software – CCH Prosystem FX
• Research software – BNA and CCH
• General Ledger Package - SAP
• Excel proficiency

Preferred Skills:

• Airline tax experience a plus .  The candidate should have federal and multi-state income tax experience and sales tax experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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