Tax & Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: Zeeland, Michigan. Hybrid role with a blend of onsite and remote work; specific onsite schedule to be set with the hiring manager.

Reports To: Director of Financial Reporting and Tax
Direct Reports: None (individual contributor)

Position Summary

The Tax & Financial Reporting Accountant is a hybrid individual contributor role split roughly 50/50 between tax compliance and financial reporting. This position prepares and supports ODL's income, sales and use, property, and other miscellaneous tax filings while also contributing to month-end close and audit activities for a multi-entity, global manufacturer. The role is an opportunity for a tax professional to build book accounting experience and to help improve how the team works by identifying process improvements and implementing AI and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

·       Prepare and support income tax compliance, including federal and state returns, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting workpapers, in coordination with outside tax advisors

·       Prepare, reconcile, and file sales and use tax returns across jurisdictions; maintain exemption certificates and monitor changes in filing requirements

·       Manage property tax compliance, including personal property tax filings, assessments, and valuation notices, working with fixed asset records

·       Handle other miscellaneous tax items, such as annual reports, business licenses and registrations, 1099 reporting, notices, and tax authority correspondence

·       Maintain a tax compliance calendar and ensure filings and payments are completed accurately and on time

·       Support the monthly close across a range of general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and flux analysis, and help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the books

·       Assist with external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining clear documentation and support for financial statement balances

·       Identify, document, and implement process improvements to streamline tax, close, and financial reporting workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen internal controls

·       Evaluate and implement AI tools, automation, and system enhancements (e.g., Oracle Fusion/EPM, Excel and workflow automation) to improve accuracy and efficiency

·       Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

·       Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

·       Experience: Minimum 2+ years of tax experience (income, sales and use, and/or property tax); public accounting background welcome but not required; exposure to multi-state or multi-entity environments preferred

·       Skills: Working knowledge of income, sales and use, and property tax; solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting; advanced Excel skills; experience with tax research and preparation software; ERP experience (Oracle Fusion preferred); strong interest in using AI and automation tools

·       Language: English (written and verbal)

·       Key Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracy; analytical and problem-solving mindset; curiosity and appetite for process improvement and new technology; time management and ability to meet deadlines; clear communication with finance, operations, and external partners; accountability and willingness to learn

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