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Senior Tax Accountant

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., Covington, LA, United States


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Shoreside - Covington, LA (Headquarters)time type:

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JR100861At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest.We’re committed to being your Company of Choice(R) **JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**The Senior Tax Accountant position has responsibility to prepare, analyze and review tax records, returns, and reports. The Senior Tax Accountant works closely with the Treasury, Accounting, and Finance Departments.**JOB DESCRIPTION****SCOPE OF DUTIES**The duties of the Senior Tax Accountant shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:• Assists with the outsourced preparation of federal income and state income and franchise tax returns.

• Responsible for the calculation of federal and state estimated taxes and extensions and review of foreign estimated taxes calculated by external accounting firms.

• Assists with preparation of tax provision calculation on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with ASC 740 and related footnote disclosures.

• Manages tax audits and notices.

• Manages and assists with preparation of sales & use, VAT, property tax renditions, foreign branch and other tax filings.

• Prepares foreign branch statutory financial statements.

• Maintains and reconciles tax depreciation records utilizing proprietary fixed asset software.

• Performs research on technical tax topics.

• Oversees tax compliance calendar.

• All other duties as assigned by management.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA preferred.Experience: 3+ years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience required.Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Functional skills for personal computer, spreadsheet and word processing applications.

• Ability to get along well with others.**COMPETENCIES**Problem Solving

• Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others

• Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data

• Seeks out expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems

• Is thorough and attentive to detail

• Keeps his/her manager involved on important issues and/or problemsWork the Plan

• Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects

• Effectively multi-tasks and efficiently manages time

• Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product

• Clearly communicates what he/she needs from others to get the job done

• Follows established policies and proceduresInspire Trust

• Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers

• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame

• Is approachable and easy to deal with; handles pressure in in a calm manner

• Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner

• Acts with the highest level of integrity and professionalism and demonstrates a strong work ethicPersonal Learning

• Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications

• Remains open and non-defensive to feedback

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility

• Asks for feedback from his/her managers on how to improve

Collaborate

• Keeps open lines of communication with others

• Works collaboratively with people within and across departments to accomplish objectives

• Is understanding of others’ time demands and work load

• Builds personal relationships with people across the company

• Is quick to offer help to others in getting the job doneFlexibility

• Remains open-minded to others’ ideas, input and new ways of doing things

• Makes suggestions on how to improve processes and create efficiencies

• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work demands

• Fully supports company decisions and initiatives**DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT**Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform the following activities: Walking, reaching, reasonable lifting.**HOURS OF WORK**Location: **Covington, LA.** Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor.

Some overtime, work related travel and weekend work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable attendance is required.In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledNote: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements.In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled**Join our Talent Community**Hornbeck Offshore provides a diverse array of career options both at sea and onshore throughout North and South America. Experienced professionals seeking a rewarding career with us are encouraged to establish an account, apply for positions, or activate job alerts to stay informed about openings that align with their interests.Hornbeck Offshore stands at the forefront as a premier provider of maritime transportation services, dedicated to offering tailored marine solutions to address the dynamic requirements of deepwater and ultra-deepwater energy demands across both domestic and international locales.**Our Mission**Our mission is to be recognized as the energy industry's marine transportation and service Company of Choice(R) for our customers, employees and investors through innovative, high-quality, value-added business solutions delivered with enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism with the utmost regard for the safety of individuals and the protection of the environment.
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