Senior Accountant - Tax

Why Join Altec?

Altec is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Tax Team at our Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL! In this role, you will be responsible for income tax compliance and research across a range of disciplines, working closely with the Director of Tax on all aspects of Altec’s Income and Franchise Tax responsibilities. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to contribute to our financial team, we’d love to hear from you!

Who is Altec?

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held and family-owned company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We are proud to be a leading manufacturer of products and services that connect people to the power and communications we all need in more than 100 countries throughout the world. While we are known for lifting products: bucket trucks, cranes – equipment used to help people access tough-to-reach places, what really makes us successful is how we help our associates reach higher. We help people reach their potential, and we believe that makes all the difference in our company. 

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental income tax responsibilities to meet compliance deadlines for a multi-state, multi-subsidiary s-corporation and shareholders.
• Prepare schedules and workpapers for all book/tax differences.
• Assist with tax depreciation schedules.
• Conduct tax research on a variety of topics.
• Prepare quarterly income tax projections and estimates.
• Assist with processing quarterly state tax payments.
• Respond to tax notices.
• Stay up to date on current tax laws and report on relevant changes.
• Coordinate special projects with consultants and outside counsel.
• Manage time and prioritize individual workload to meet team deadlines.
• Identify issues and communicate with leadership on appropriate resolution.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Other Position Specifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present research findings concisely.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent.
• Technology expertise including strong proficiency in Excel and use of research tools.
• High level of initiative and works well in a team environment.
• Works with limited direction
• 0-25% Travel 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High School Diploma or GED and
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and
• 4 years of industry experience or 2 years of public accounting experience and
• Experience working on multi-state s-corporations.
• CPA Preferred

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Please apply directly on our website 

Benefits

Among our core values is a focus on family and financial stability, and we believe it is important to provide associates with a competitive benefits package. Highlights of Altec’s benefits package are listed below. Learn more by visiting

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (helps meet CPA credit hours requirements)
• Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Vacation Purchase
• Company Wellness Programs (Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial)
• Personal and Professional Learning/Development Opportunities
• Plus more!

Altec’s values-based culture provides opportunities for associates to have a fulfilling professional career while maintaining a work-life balance and consistent work schedule.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.