Who We Are
At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.
We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.
What You Get To Do
- Develop tax strategies to assist KNAPP in being tax-compliant
- Research tax laws. Gather information and explain options for best practice to KNAPP. Stay up to date on tax rules and regulations that could impact KNAPP.
- Identify tax problems and develop solutions
- Accurately prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance in a timely manner, liaising with paid preparers when necessary/appropriate.
- Accurately prepare/file federal and state income tax in a timely manner, liaising with paid preparers when necessary/appropriate. This includes sub-forms such as 5472.
- Liaise with third party accounting firms when necessary/appropriate
- Pull reports from internal accounting software, liaise with other departments to obtain data when necessary.
- Ensure that tax returns are filed in accordance with tax authorities
- Lead IRS and state audits and act as a liaison between government auditors, tax consultants, and AP/AR Managers
- Work with different state agencies to set up and maintain accounts
- Respond to various tax notices from states
- Work on various tax projects that arise (this is mainly to encompass projects we need to start now and could come up in the future)
- Lead team of 1 or more employees, including reviewing their work, defining job descriptions, and contributing to their career development
- Produce work product that is reliable in accordance with professional ethics in accounting, including honesty, reliability and integrity.
What You Have
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- 6-10 years proven experience as a tax specialist, tax manager,or similar
- Strong knowledge of accounting laws and procedures
- Computer literacy in accounting software, SAP experience preferred.
- Strong Excel skills
- Good numerical skills
- A keen eye for details
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times.
- Ability to promptly obtain and maintain a valid passport in case of necessary international travel
- Physical requirement: Sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds
What You Will Get
- Up to 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
