Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic Menzies Aviation team at our USA Corporate Office in Grapevine, Texas. We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to work closely with the group Tax team in the United Kingdom

We are looking for an individual who will get involved in the day-to-day detail of the Group’s tax payment and filing obligations but who can also take a strategic view of Group’s US tax profile.

If you love being in the heart of the operation and are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of Aviation, then please read on!

Key responsibilities

We believe a happy workforce is a safe workforce, our people are the heart of our business. The role offers a talented and ambitious tax professional with a broad range of technical work and the opportunity to shape the future of the US tax function within the North American business.

We are looking for an individual who will get involved in the day-to-day detail of the Group’s tax payment and filing obligations but who can also take a strategic view of Group’s US tax profile.

Following safety, security, you’ll put our people, our customers – and their customers, at the heart of everything you do.

What is in it for you?

Firstly, you will be working for the worlds’ largest aviation services provider (by number of countries) and with some of the most prestigious airlines in the industry.

In addition, we’ll offer, medical and dental benefits, company matched Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) contribution, industry leading terms and conditions and full support and training throughout your career journey with us.

What’s next?

If all of the above has got you excited and you want to join Menzies Aviation, please hit the apply button!

About Us….

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

We have been evolving as business since 1833 and have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, providing air cargo services, fuel services and ground services at airports on six continents.

That’s the big picture – but at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving customers landside or airside, above or below the wing, we’re passionate about what we do and take great pride in delivering the best service for our customers.

Safety and security are our highest priority. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers, and their customers. Not only that but we truly care about the communities where will live and operate.

For Further Information See Job Description Below

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Senior Tax Accountant

Reports to: Director, Tax

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | DFW

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Menzies Aviation and expand an in-house tax function in the US working closely with the Group Tax team in the United Kingdom.

The role offers a talented and ambitious tax professional with a broad range of technical work and the opportunity to shape the future of the US tax function within the North American business.

We are looking for an individual who will get involved in the day-to-day detail of the Group’s tax payment and filing obligations but who can also take a strategic view of Group’s US tax profile.

Main accountabilities include:

• Assist with day-to-day functions of the tax department for all US taxes to which the Group is subject including federal, state and local taxes, sales & use taxes, property taxes, franchise taxes, excise taxes and fuel taxes.
• Supervise preparation of monthly/quarterly filing of state sales & use taxes and excise fuel taxes (federal and state).
• Assist with preparation of federal, state & local income/franchise returns.
• Assist with state & local business license and property tax compliance.
• Also responsible for industry specific filings and managing outside audits.
• Assist with internal documentation for transfer pricing, preparation of foreign tax compliance, tax projection modeling and special projects.
• Manage government audits – sales/use tax, property tax, income/franchise.
• Research tax laws and regulations.

Safety, Security and Compliance

All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.

• Fully versed on International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.

• Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
• Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
• Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA is a plus but not required.
• 6-9 years’ experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP’s).
• Strong technology, research, and communication skills
• Staff supervision
• Must pass ore-employment background and a drug screen