
Tax Accounting Manager
Philadelphia Area
Manage our FAS109 process on a worldwide basis
*Easy commute. No need to face a major commute when starting or ending your day.
We are located within 15 miles of downtown Philadelphia and close to major highways ( I-295N and US-130N).
*Solid, 40 year-old company is the choice of name-brand retailers in the U.S., Europe and in the Asia Pacific.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (CKP) is a leading provider of radio frequency-based shrink management solutions and loss prevention systems for an impressive roster of the world’s most successful retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers.
Position Summary:
We have an opening for a Tax Accounting Manager in our Thorofare, New Jersey location. This individual is responsible for managing the Company’s FAS 109 process on a worldwide basis. This includes directing and coordinating FAS 109 calculations for 25 countries and responsibility for coordinating tax issues in Canada and South America. Additional responsibilities include:
- Manages the Company’s FAS 109 / FIN 48 process on a worldwide basis. Includes quarter effective tax rate calculation, annual close and SEC reporting.
- Provide FAS 109 analysis related to various planning structures.
- Manage international advisors with respect to FAS 109 effort.
- Responsible for purchase accounting and technical issues related to FAS 109
- Manage responses to outside auditor queries.
- Supervise Sr. Tax Analyst position.
- Coordinate Tax Dept internal / external resources related to FAS 109 effort.
- Interface with corporate and regional controllers.
- Support U.S. tax audit and US tax return preparation, as necessary.
- Support special projects (e.g. international cash management).
Minimum Requirements:
- BA Accounting required; CPA and/or advanced degree preferred.
- 8-10 years corporate tax experience in public accounting or private industry.
- Thorough understanding of FAS 109, FIN 48, FIN 18.
- TaxStream or equivalent FAS 109 system experience.
- Solid understanding of internal controls.
- Experience preparing/reviewing US consolidated tax returns.
- Working knowledge of US international tax requirements / foreign tax credit calculation.
- Ability to research/analyze tax/accounting issues.
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong team management and decision-making skills critical as well as effective administrative skills
- Computer proficiency
We are seeking quality, customer-focused individuals who want to be part of a winning team and are passionate about providing excellent customer service. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, use any of the apply links on this web posting to send us your resume and salary requirements (see below or any of the apply links).
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including performance incentive plans, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more in an employee-focused and goal-oriented organization.
Email addresses: ckpresume.hr@checkpt.com
Fax: 1-877-278-6625
Corporate website: www.checkpointsystems.com
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
101 Wolf Drive
Thorofare, NJ 08086
EOE/Drug Free Workplace