AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.
The Tax Specialist is directly responsible for all Direct and Indirect state and local taxes for six AstenJohnson entities (except Sales & Use and GST/PST and VAT) in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, as well as operating as a member of the team that manages all global tax and transfer pricing compliance.
Specific Responsibilities:

• State Income taxes
• Prepare and e-file income tax filings, estimates, extensions (approx. 45 returns)
• Evaluate and respond to all state correspondence
• Primary “owner” of state audits
• Gather apportionment
• Maintain Tax Depreciation registers which include bonus and non-bonus assets
• Assist in annual tax provision calculations as needed
• Apply for annual state income tax credits
• Federal R&D Credit calculation
• Property tax - US and CA
• Real estate - filings/payments
• Inventory and personal property - filings/payments
• Budgets and reconciliation of accounts / year end accrual true ups
• Manage property tax appeals and reporting with DMA
• Correspondence
• Notices
• Work with consultant on appeals
• 1099, 1042-S filings – all US entities
• FinCEN reporting for foreign bank accounts (22 entities with bank accounts)
• Report for all AJ signor individuals (normally 6 filings, but 8 individuals)
• Report for AJ Holdings
• Corporate Registrations - manage CSC covering all US and CA requirements (really need to get withdrawals done)
• Supply all data needed for annual reports by state & entity
• Prepare and file new registrations as needed
• Handle all State registration correspondence and payments
• Statistics and Census filings – US and CA
• Preparation and management of tax depreciation registers for the globe/entire AJ group (MACRS & ADS) Ten entities globally
• Maintain all intercompany loan documents
• Preparation and filing of Canadian Treaty based returns for US companies.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks is critical.
• Strong tax research skills with ability to apply regulations
• Computer knowledge essential, specifically excel skills (JD Edwards and Onesource income tax, CCH connect tax research, and tax deprecation software experience helpful).
• Accounting knowledge required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and help on projects as needed.
• At least two tax complete cycles of experience required.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist on projects and other tax related items as appropriate.

Reporting Relationships:

• Report directly to the Tax Manager; work with Corporate Treasurer, as well as personnel at the sites, foreign entities and within Corporate Finance/Reporting Teams

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.