Staff Accountant

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

The Staff Accountant, Tax is responsible for preparation of tax calculations, supporting workpapers, tax returns and filings prepared in-house, tax account reconciliations, internal memos and documentation, and correspondence with taxing authorities.  This position receives guidance with respect to work product and operates within finance, accounting, and tax department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives and is responsible for ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position is primarily focused on income taxes and tax accounting, working within the shared tax team and with finance/accounting teams to accumulate data and achieve tight deadlines.

• Prepare calculations and workpapers in support of federal tax provision and tax returns (e.g., prepaids, accruals, permanent adjustments, interest)
• Prepare calculations and workpapers related to tax planning projects (software development, E&P, FDDEI, basis, attribute utilization, etc.)
• Assist with preparation of annual and monthly tax provision calculations
• Assist with tax accounting workstreams (e.g., tax account analysis, reconciliation of GL tax accounts, and tax journal entries)
• Maintain tax depreciation schedules utilizing Bloomberg Fixed Asset software
• Support tax forecasting and budgeting efforts
• Conduct federal tax research and draft internal memoranda and processes
• Prepare reports, filings, support, and correspondence for other reporting and tax types (e.g., Federal excise tax, Census reporting, 1099 reporting, US residency certificates, etc.)
• Support and prepare calculations and workpapers related to international taxes - US reporting obligations related to foreign subsidiaries, foreign tax returns/filings (income and VAT), etc.
• Assist with documentation of standard operating procedures for tax workstreams

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• CPA or Masters in Taxation a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years relevant tax experience with public accounting firm or corporate tax department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Alteryx, Snowflake, Bloomberg Fixed Assets, and tax research software a plus
• Strong critical thinking, time management, organization, and communication skills

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay

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