Senior Tax Accountant

Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment. 

Job Description

As a Senior Tax Accountant you will be responsible for preparing US Federal and State income tax returns and supporting workpapers and calculations,, maintaining the income tax payable and receivable accounts, reviewing withholding taxes, reviewing uncertain tax position questionnaires, preparing various memos for ASC 740, reviewing the global tax rates, assisting with the preparation of the quarterly tax provisions, audit queries, and special projects.

Other responsibilities include: developing staff, continuous development of tax technical skills, process improvement, and coordination of deliverables. Strives for continuous improvement in process, deliverables, leadership, and professional expertise.

• Collect information required for all federal and state income/franchise tax filings; prepare the filings. 
• Assist the Manager with the international aspects of federal tax compliance, including the determination of Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credit, and earnings and profits calculations. Ensure that all U.S. tax income compliance is filed timely and in accordance with federal and state requirements.
• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain worldwide tax balance sheet accounts. Gather information required (including foreign tax returns) for the worldwide tax provision calculations and assist the Manager with tax provision analysis/footnotes.
• Prepare responses to federal and state tax notices. Collect information required for federal and state income/franchise tax audits and assist the Manager with audit resolution. 
• Research tax issues as they arise.
• Communicate with members of the Tax and Finance departments and related employees to ensure consistent application and accountability of tax policies. Serve as a consultant within the Company on various tax matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; Master's in Taxation or JD preferred. CPA.
• 4 to 5 years of experience preparing/reviewing corporate federal and state income tax returns; experience in a large public accounting firm preferred.
• Flexibility in hours to match Pacific time zone. 

Computer skills:

• Strong Microsoft Excel required; ONESOURCE Provision and/or ONESOURCE Income Tax preferred; NetSuite preferred
• Other knowledge or skills: Must have a solid understanding of US federal income tax law, tax accounting issues, and tax compliance matters. Detail-oriented with practical organizational skills. Strong desire to learn and deliver high-quality work products. Excellent research skills with a focus on documentation. Ability to multi-task and thrive under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

Compensation Package:

• Base pay range: $110,000 - $120,000 USD Annual (12 Months).
• Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations as well as internal peer equity.
• This position may be eligible for additional performance incentives
• U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.

Additional information

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
• Most of the tax team is located in California. While the position is remote, a similar time zone may be helpful. Flexibility in hours related to meetings with personnel worldwide is also sometimes required.

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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