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AirProducts
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Allentown,
PA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a SR TAX ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This position has responsibility to ensure that taxes are properly accounted for and reported in the Company’s SEC filings and that the appropriate SOX internal controls and supporting documentation are in place and exercised globally by the Company with respect to the reporting of income taxes. This position will need to work closely with the members of the Tax department, Technical Accounting department and regional tax accountants to determine if taxes are reported accurately and that SOX compliance controls have been satisfied. This position reports directly to the Income Tax Controller.
Principal Accountabilities:
Manage the tax accounting issues for all domestic and foreign locations to ensure compliance with US GAAP Accounting Standard Codification 740, Income Taxes, related to:
• PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
o Review and coordinate the booking of the global effective tax rate during the fiscal year
o Review the month-by-month tax accounting provision for all domestic and foreign operating reporting locations and investigate any material differences
o Work directly with Tax department members, Technical Accounting department and operating controllers to ensure completeness and accuracy of the tax provisions at each domestic and foreign location in accordance with US GAAP ASC 740
o Review accuracy and completeness of effective tax rate bookings for each domestic and foreign reporting location during the fiscal year
o Monitor and review accounting for return to provision true-up and “special” tax provision issues (i.e. purchase price accounting, equity accounting, CTA, valuation allowances, etc.) for each domestic and foreign reporting location.
o Review income tax account analysis and balance sheet roll forwards.
• DEFERRED TAXES
o Manage the accounting for deferred taxes for all domestic and foreign operating locations
o Review and determine the accuracy and completeness of deferred taxes for foreign locations in accordance with US GAAP ASC 740
o Review recoverability of deferred tax assets
o Review and monitor balance sheet classification changes each quarter to determine impact on current and deferred tax classifications
o Review income tax account analysis and balance sheet roll forwards
o Review and monitor the US deferred taxes on undistributed earnings and other outside basis differences.
• UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS
o Assist in managing the accounting for uncertain tax positions for all domestic and foreign operating locations
o Ensure that the recognition, de-recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions is in accordance with US GAAP ASC 740
o Maintain documentation of uncertain tax positions.
• SEC FILINGS
o Review accuracy and completeness of tax provision and tax balance sheet classifications on all SEC filings for the Company
o Assist in determining the accuracy and completeness of all tax footnote disclosures for 10Q/K and Annual Report.
• SARBANES OXLEY COMPLIANCE
o Ensure that key controls are being exercised by the Tax Accounting and other foreign locations where income taxes are recorded
o Determine that up-to-date documentation of SOX processes are being completed by Tax Accounting and other foreign locations
o Assess impact of any control failures.
• TAX PROVISION SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
o Assess benefits and drawl back of existing software tools
o Assist in the selection of appropriate software tool for global provision
o Participate in global implementation of selected software tool.
• OTHER
o Obtain training and maintain expertise on US GAAP ASC 740
o Partner with Tax Department, Global Accounting, Technical Accounting, Consolidations Accounting and audit teams to ensure constant communication flow
o Support income tax accountants in Non-US locations in US GAAP principles
o Work closely with the Tax department and the Technical Accounting (US, Europe and Asia) on specific tax issues
o Develop and maintain strong working relationship with auditing teams
o Participate in reviewing.
Qualifications:
• Senior manager in the tax department of a Big 4 Accounting firm or comparable industry experience
• 7-10 years experience in ASC 740
• Experience with income tax provision software and/or implementation a plus
• Strong US-multinational income tax accounting experience, preferred
• Strong knowledge in the preparation of Financial Statements
• Strong experience with indefinite reversal exception rules
• Strong income tax compliance base, non-US experience a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with SAP software a plus
• Licensed CPA
• MS in Taxation, preferred.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #6998BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Regional - US
Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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