The Senior Tax Accountant will assist the Corporate Tax Manager with the monthly, quarterly & annual closing process, complete monthly sales tax filings, coordinate IRA Tax Credit activities and provide support to the Tax Manager. In addition, this person will aid in the preparation of forecasts, annual preparation of a budget, assist in the preparation of quarterly tax projections and the annual tax return preparation.  Other activities include providing tax guidance on customer contracts when needed by the business units. The Senior Tax Accountant is part of a small team that is responsible for income tax provision and compliance, including but not limited to a federal consolidated return, various state and local returns, Forms 5472, annual BEAT, R&D and IRA credits, and estimated tax payment calculations, sales and use tax returns, Forms 1099, W-8/1042 compliance, property taxes, and transfer pricing.

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. CPA or CMA is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector, managing the accounting and finance process. 2+ years in a Corporate Accounting or equivalent position. “Big Four” or national accounting firm audit experience is preferred but not required. Credibility, ethical, full disclosure, and clean financial history

• Develop, analyze, and report IRA tax credit data for SAI on a regular basis to insure accurate reporting for internal and external purposes
• Evaluate tax opportunities and risks in order to establish and maintain adequate tax and financial reporting
• Assist in all relevant tax reporting. Prepare, report and submit timely accurate and complete data for all SAI tax filings.
• Provide Tax Manager with all relevant data in a timely fashion; communicate tax information to SAI units on a regular basis. Maintain updated tax records.
• Coordinate timely information gathering from the sites including sales tax return data, IRA tax data, etc.

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs.  Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match up to 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, adoption benefits, and paid employee referral award.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate.  Please be aware that Saft may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to exceptions). We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@saftbatteries.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.   

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position to meet the demands of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.