Tax Accountant

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About Us

At Argen, we're in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We have a team of 400 Awesome team members. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that span fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen's products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.

About the Opportunity

Maintains and administers the transaction tax function to ensure timely compliance with multiple states and local transaction tax reporting requirements for several entities. Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger accounts and business transactions in a manner consistent with US GAAP and company policies.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns & business filings (sales/use tax, GST/HST returns, Property tax (571L)) in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Reconciles monthly transaction tax liabilities between the General Ledger, trial balance and tax data.
• Analyzes monthly sales data to research, identify and resolve variances and tax-related issues.
• Organizes and manages tax data in the accounting system.
• Prepares sales tax journal entries and ensures accuracy of all of the information reported.
• Responsible for the annual 1099 processing and reporting.
• Prepares intercompany journal entries and performs monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepares Quarterly Loan Account Statements for the Shareholders, owners and other loan account holders.
• Provides audit and tax support through the generation of accurate reports, schedules and documents.
• Monitor industry trends and changes related to taxes.
• Participates in the month-end close process, special projects and other accounting functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and direct experience required.
• Minimum five years' experience in accounting required.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of US GAAP, Sales & Use Tax, SFAS Rules, Reporting and Analysis
• Excellent mathematical, problem-solving, time and project management skills
• Ability to complete tasks, meet deadlines and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert with Excel, advanced experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Accounting software knowledge required, QAD preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits!

Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:

• Health Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!

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