Tax Accountant

Essential Job Functions   

The Corporate Tax Accountant will support Cretex Companies and its multiple operating subsidiaries in the medical device contract manufacturing industry. This position is primarily responsible for corporate income tax compliance, reporting, workpaper preparation, and related accounting activities for the holding company and its subsidiaries, with a primary focus on federal income tax and supporting state and local tax compliance.

This role is well suited for a detail-oriented tax professional who can gather and organize financial data, prepare accurate tax schedules, assist with income tax filings, maintain documentation, and support the broader tax function in a complex, multi-entity environment.

This is an on-site role, transitioning to a hybrid position based in Elk River, MN with an expectation of three days per week in the office to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively support business operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Prepare income tax workpapers, book-to-tax adjustments, fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and other supporting documentation required for tax compliance.
• Gather and organize financial data from accounting systems, subsidiaries, and business teams to support tax filings and reporting.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision support, including preparation of schedules and documentation for current and deferred tax calculations.
• Assist with documentation and data gathering for applicable tax credits and incentives as directed by tax leadership.
• Assist with tax notices, audits, and inquiries by gathering data, preparing schedules, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Conduct basic income tax research and summarize findings for review by tax leadership.
• Maintain tax files, workpapers, return support, and other documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements.
• Support external tax advisors and auditors by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Contribute to tax process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhancements to workpaper organization and documentation.

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• 1–3 years of corporate income tax compliance, public accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of corporate income tax compliance requirements at the federal and state level.
• Experience preparing tax workpapers, account reconciliations, schedules, or financial analysis.
• Experience with corporate tax preparation software (OneSource, Corptax, ProSystem/Access Tax or similar)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze financial data accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing CPA certification
• Experience in a multi-entity corporate environment or public accounting firm
• Experience in the medical device, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing industry

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This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.