Senior Tax Accountant - HYBRID OPTION

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar's cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary:

The Tax Senior position requires technical knowledge, communication and organizational skills. A tax senior prepares, maintains, and analyzes domestic and/or international tax information used in the preparation of municipal, state and federal tax returns and financial statement tax provisions. The Tax Senior will play an active role and must be able to communicate with internal management and external tax providers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual U.S. and foreign tax provisions prepared by external tax advisors in accordance with ASC 740.
• Prepares tax calculations to facilitate the preparation of federal, state, and municipal income and franchise tax returns, extensions and estimated tax payments by external tax provider
• Review corporate consolidated state and federal income tax returns prepared by external tax advisors.
• Assist with the filing of annual reports.
• Perform research on federal, state, jurisdictional, and regulatory tax issues.
• Assist with federal and state audits from various tax jurisdictions.
• Prepare or review monthly tax journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare data and assist with the filing of business license renewals.
• Calculate impact of global transfer pricing model.
• Provide any other needed support and assistance on special projects, including state tax credit programs.
• Communicate with external tax advisors for multiple tax filings including:
  
  
  
  • Monthly domestic sales tax and telecommunications tax returns
  • Annual property tax filings
  • Foreign VAT and GST returns
  
  
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced Excel experience
• Excellent organizational, analytical, numerical, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments within the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure departmental deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.

Education Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• 2 - 3 years of federal and multi-state corporate tax experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• Big Four public accounting firm experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Understanding of ASC 740 and US GAAP
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer (4 to 8 hours).

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.