Senior Tax Accountant

Hendrick Automotive Group

Location: 6000 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212

Summary: Responsible for performing complex tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning with minimal supervision to ensure compliance with Hendrick Automotive Group (HAG) policies and external regulations.  This position also provides work direction and technical guidance to less experienced staff.  Performs tax planning under direct supervision and may be assigned tax in-charge responsibilities.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  However, due to the scope of responsibilities this position may direct the work of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure that the store is tax compliant with all applicable external regulations and HAG policies
• Oversee Tax Accountants in assigning responsibility for the completion of tax work, answering questions, training, and reviewing work papers prepared by Tax Accountants.
• Recognizes, anticipates and resolves tax issues; makes recommendations.
• Prepare complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, trusts and individuals.
• Prepare LIFO calculations for all dealerships.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules for depreciation for all dealerships.
• Prepare various year-end tax calculations such as computation of demo wages.
• Respond to state and federal tax notices on behalf of our dealerships.
• Assist in gathering information for tax audits.
• Assist Senior Accounting Managers with any tax questions they may have.
• Research complex federal, state and local tax issues
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

√   Bachelor Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

√   Accounting

Desired Work Experience:

√   5+ years

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Strong knowledge of applicable tax law and regulations.

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

Computer Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.  Ability to learn the Spreadsheet software, and other software programs for operational needs.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with external parties and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays to meet required deadlines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment at the Management Office but may on occasion occur at a dealership location.  Moderate travel by air and car is required.  Position requires frequent interaction with Management Office employees, dealership management and dealership employees.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and reports.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.  This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.#cb

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit

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