Senior Tax Accountant I

Assist in compliance, provision, audits, research & planning responsibilities for USA and
Canada Federal, State & Local Income and Franchise tax liabilities.

Essential Job Duties:
* Prepare annual Federal, State and Local Income & Franchise tax returns.
* Prepare quarterly and annual income & franchise tax estimates & annual extensions.
* Respond to inquiries from Federal, State and Local Income & Franchise tax agencies.
* Assist in Federal, State and Local Income & Franchise tax audits.
* Prepare quarterly provision and assist in true up process using Onesource.
* Assist in researching tax law and tax planning, as required.
* Identify, initiate and support the continual improvement of quality and efficiency of processes and systems within the Tax department and LKQ as a whole.
* Assumes other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:BA/BS degree in accounting is required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Requires good written and verbal communication skills.Well organized, detail oriented & focused.Strong analytical skills.Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload.Requires general understanding of GAAP, IRC statutes.Machines, Equipment, and Software:Computer, 10-key calculator, multi-user telephone system, copier/scanner, fax machine, Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro DC.Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and beattentive to details.Must work additional hours when necessary to meet deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:CPA Certification, Masters of Taxation, Knowledge of Onesource, Checkpoint RIA, BNA Fixed Assets, Oracle software packages.4 to 6 years of experience in a public accounting or corporate tax environment or, a combination of both.Decision-Making Examples:Research and interpret tax law and determine applicability to LKQ.Understand LKQ legal organization, divisional & accounting policies & procedures in order to determine application of tax law.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts