Corporate Tax Accountant

About McElroy Metal McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US. After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023 . Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal. Recruitment Video Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
• Prescription card benefit
• Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Summary An opening currently exists for a Tax Manager at the Corporate Office in Bossier City, Louisiana. This professional level accounting position performs a variety of routine and non-routine duties in support of the corporate tax function. This position reports to the Accounting Manager Tax & Accounts Payable. About the Division The Accounting Department resides at the Headquarters for McElroy Metal. Comprising over a hundred employee-owners, the corporate location has several departments that support our manufacturing, sales, and retail departments. Hours 8:00 am 5:00 pm M-F Responsibilities

• Prepare and file various state, local, and federal compliance filings
• Supervise Tax staff members and provide guidance to Retail Accounting staff members on tax specific issues
• Balance general ledger tax Accounts
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns
• Determine validity of customer exemption certificates and enter exemptions into the system
• Work with customer service, credit, retail stores, sales and customers to resolve customer tax issues
• Monitor sales tax exemption certificates for expirations and obtain current certificates as needed
• Prepare, approve, and enter customer tax credits
• Monthly and year end general accounting duties related to tax accounts
• Prepare and file annual property tax returns
• Perform tax and compliance research as needed to resolve questions
• Evaluate, file and maintain research results
• Answer jurisdictional correspondence related to tax and compliance filings
• Assist during state sales/use tax audits compiling information and customer records for auditors

Experience/Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting (or comparative Sales/Use Tax processing experience)

• 3-5 years tax accounting experience
• Multi-state tax experience to include sales tax and property tax
• Strong PC skills
  • Prospective candidate MUST possess a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Good planning, organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager. #CB