Tax Accountant - Data Direct Networks

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We are seeking a Tax Accountant. This is a hybrid role that requires visiting the Corporate office in Chatsworth, CA twice a month to collect the tax mail. 

Responsibilities
The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of federal and state income tax provision and return work-papers for C corporations

• Preparation of federal and state withholding/composite tax calculations and returns

• Preparation and/or review of sales and use tax returns monthly/quarterly

• Preparation of state apportionment work-papers

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly tax provisions for various domestic corporations

• Preparation of property tax and business tax fillings and coordination of timely tax payments

• Review federal, state and foreign income tax returns and foreign indirect tax returns

• Analyze and prepare book / tax differences for domestic and foreign tax returns

• Perform tax research

• Assist with handling of tax notices and audits

Position Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 1 year of general tax experience or public accounting experience
• Proficient in use of Excel and Word
• Self-starter, flexible, collaborative team member
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, technical and non-technical)
• Accounting, analytical, organizational and multitasking skills are essential
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal colleagues and/or external contacts

Preferred Qualifications
• CPA license
• Public Accounting experience preferred

Professional Skills Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities through pursuing excellence, impeccable attention to detail, and use of effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support dynamic initiatives in fast-paced environment
• Inquisitive self-starter, ability to thrive within the firm's fast paced and client focused environment with shifts in priorities
• Quick learner and adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Targeted Salary: $70,000

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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