Sr Tax Accountant

Sr Tax Accountant Schindler Elevator Corporation parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Jersey, Morristown Jun 05, 2026

Location:

Morristown,NJ,United States

Job ID:

89023 We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874. Join us as a Sr Tax Accountant Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW

Maintain business licenses, process property and real estate tax filings, property tax appeals, file annual reports, audit defense,1099 filings and compliance, assist with preparation of corporate tax returns and special projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and apply for new business licenses and maintain database
• Manage renewal process
• Manage property and real estate filings process
• Property tax appeals
• Manage Filing and maintenance of annual reports
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Manage preparation and filing of personal business property tax returns
• Manage the preparation and filing of gross receipts tax returns
• Manage, prepare, and file Form 1099 (Approximately 700)
• Develop and improve processes
• Audit defense
• Preparation of corporate State Income Tax Returns
• Special projects
• Develop & maintain relationships with tax department constituents. Keep them informed as necessary.
• Files approximately 1,600 returns.
• Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) What you bring

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

Bachelors Degree.

Major:

Accounting.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Use of financial systems, preferably SAP Ability to work independently. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. MS Excel. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Income Tax Knowledge of One Source Income Tax Software What's in it for you? Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation. Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Effective from first day of hire. 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays. Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible after 6 months of service. Parental Leave
• 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption. A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth. Base Salary $101,300
• $125,100 The above represents the typical salary range for this position.

Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance. We Elevate... Your Career Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!

Our Core Values:

Safety:

Uphold the highest safety standards for all.

Integrity and Trust:

Foster honest, ethical relationships. Create Value for the

Customer:

Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.

Quality:

Ensure excellence in every product and service. Commitment to

People Development:

Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success. Discover more on our career website. At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.