Associate Tax Accountant
At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.
Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.
Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.
Summary of Job Scope and Expectations:
The Associate Tax Accountant (Fixed Assets) position is responsible for accurately maintaining the fixed asset depreciation database of 300,000+ company tangible and intangible assets in accordance to federal and state tax regulations.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.
- Maintains the company’s fixed asset depreciation database for 300,000+ company tangible and intangible assets. Ensures accurate and timely reports based on information contained in the database.
- Works collaboratively with the Accounting Fixed Assets group to ensure the most favorable tax treatment for fixed assets.
- Prepares Cost Segregation Studies for all new store units and remodels.
- Implements the tax savings strategies developed by Tax leadership and the company’s tax consultants related to tangible and intangible assets.
- Assists with the preparation of federal and state tax returns by preparing work papers and reports on tangible and intangible assets.
- Participates in special projects related to achieving tax savings on fixed assets, and proactively seeks to improve department processes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; major in Business/Accounting preferred with course work in accounting/tax required
- Minimum three years of accounting/tax experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
- Successful completion of annual store training
- Ability to demonstrate and teach Panda’s Mission, Values, and Culture
- Knowledge of income tax depreciation methods and classification of assets
- Knowledge of accounting and tax principles, concepts, and practices
- Knowledge of enterprise accounting systems and sub-systems related to Tax
- Knowledge of Cost Segregation methodology
- Knowledge of BNA fixed asset system
- Knowledge of the retail/hospitality industry and practices
- Computer/technology skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Communication (oral and written), listening, and assessment skills
- Financial analysis and critical thinking skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to access data and produce needed reports for Fixed Assets
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Ability to assist with projects
- Ability to train other Tax associates
- Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
- Ability to talk and share before a group
- Ability to work positively with other departments (“win/win”)
- Demonstrates proactive behavior and attention to detail
- Ability to embrace change and continuous learning
Panda Restaurant Group’s culture is strongly guided by our Mission and Values, highlighted on the Panda websites. We recommend all interested candidates become familiar with our Mission and Values, as well as the principles of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
