Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant
Location: Columbia, MD
Salary: $80,000 - $82,000 per year

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

• Our Culture - A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Competitive Compensation - Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
• Retirement Benefits - Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Professional Growth - Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
• Health Benefits - Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Work-Life Balance - Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
• Education - Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Insurance Perks - Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Work Flexibility - Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Employee Engagement - Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development

Position Summary:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Tax Accountant to support accurate preparation, filing, and recordkeeping for sales and use taxes and related tax activities. This role also contributes to core accounting functions and helps maintain compliance with federal and state tax requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and confident working independently in a dynamic accounting environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare and file accurate sales and use tax returns in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain and reconcile sales tax records and exemption certificates
• Research and communicate with state and local tax agencies regarding compliance issues
• Process daily tax holds, credit memos, and related entries in the accounting system
• Code tax payments and reconcile accounts in Great Plains (or similar ERP systems)
• Support business license registrations and Secretary of State filings
• Advise and train internal teams on sales and use tax procedures
• Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Complete internal and external tax reports on a timely basis
• Contribute to special accounting projects and process improvements as needed

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales and use tax preparation
• Familiarity with Great Plains or SAP preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to resolve common tax issues independently

At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment.

Compensation & Benefits:

This exempt, full-time position offers a starting salary range of $80,000 to $82,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. Eligible benefits include a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, with detailed information provided at the final interview stage. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays. After one year, you'll have access to a generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12.

For more details on benefits, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/jobs.

Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Masters of Accounting (preferred)
Bachelors of Accounting (required)

Skills