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COMPANY
OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and
markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and
well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions
and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide.
This position is in Middletown, NY and/or Montvale, NJ. Our corporate
headquarters is in Montvale, NJ and we have a broad network of sales
offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in
the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded
company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a
market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three
business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition &
Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people
worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to
developing the company into global market leadership positions.
Compensation package is commensurate with experience and Balchem
offers generous benefits which include medical dental, vision, 401K
with company match and a hybrid work model. To learn more about our
dynamic, stable and growing company, visit />
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax
Accountant will perform tax department functions and support
preparation of both internal and external financial statements, tax
compliance, and other tax reporting.
Responsibilities
include executing all assigned tax entries according to company
policies and conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
reporting, and ensuring controls are followed and in full compliance
with SOX requirements. Responsible for completing full account
reconciliations, analyzing, and explaining variances, working with
relevant management to understand and address tax reporting
requirements, and making recommendations for improvements across areas
of responsibility, where relevant. This role interacts closely with
accounting peers and will share and deploy best practices and agreed
approaches.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare tax
journal entries
Analyze and reconcile general ledger account
balances
Prepare expense account analysis as needed
Prepare
federal and state income tax return workpapers
Prepare quarterly
federal and state income tax estimates/extensions
Assist on
audits by gathering requested information
Maintain fixed assets
for tax depreciation
Gather and prepare state apportionment
workpapers
Prepare state modification workpapers
Maintain
tax calendar
Update state data and state calculation model as
needed based on state law changes
Analyze and review trial
balances on a legal entity basis and utilize the information in the
calculation of the book to tax adjustments
Assist with gathering
data required for transfer pricing
Analyze notice correspondence,
prepare responses to tax authorities
Assist with all areas of tax
as needed
Supply internal audit team with information and
analysis for SOX and other internal audit testing as required
Supply external audit team with information and analysis for annual
audits and quarterly reviews as required
Support budget and
forecast processes as required
Follows and enforces all safety
policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and
equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture
of the site
Special projects as requested by management
REQUIREMENTS:
Build solid working relationships and
partner closely with peers, business, functional and finance teams
Strong business sense, attention to detail and a strong desire to
grow professionally are keys to success in this challenging
position
Understands implicitly how to manage and work with
multiple and diverse stakeholders
Articulate with excellent
presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative team player, excellent interpersonal, and
team-building skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment;
able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to
changing priorities and deadlines
Strong problem-solving
skills
Willing to “roll up their sleeves”
Strong work ethic
with self-accountability for high-quality results
Organizationally savvy with ability to effectively manage in a
matrixed and global complex organization
Ability to work
independently
Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of
challenges and/or changing circumstances
High-energy, proactive,
self-starter capable of completing a diverse workload within tight
timelines
Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive
information
Bachelors, Masters in Tax or MBA; CPA a plus
2
years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting and
functions
Prior experience in financial ERP software preferred;
Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations a plus
Experience with tax
preparation software (Corptax, Onesource) a plus
Requires strong
oral and written communications skills, computer literacy and
professional presentation.
Strong analytical skills
Solid
knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial
reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint)
Work requires willingness to work a
flexible schedule when necessary
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Balchem is
committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity,
inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free
of harassment and hostility.
