Tax Accountant

Job Title:

Entry Level Accountant I - Tax

Job Description

This entry-level Accountant I - Tax position focuses on supporting sales and property tax compliance activities within a structured, collaborative corporate tax environment. It is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional to build a strong foundation in corporate tax while working with experienced team members and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns in accordance with applicable regulations and internal deadlines.

+ Prepare property tax returns and support the full property tax compliance process, including data gathering, calculations, and filing.

+ Reconcile tax assessments to tax invoices and assist with invoice processing to ensure accuracy and timely payment.

+ Prepare monthly and quarterly tax accruals and ensure they are properly recorded in the general ledger.

+ Support sales and property tax audits by compiling documentation, responding to data requests, and maintaining clear audit trails.

+ Prepare monthly 911 tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

+ Assist the tax department with special projects and ad hoc initiatives, contributing analysis, reporting, and process support as needed.

+ Maintain organized tax records and supporting documentation to facilitate reporting, audits, and internal reviews.

+ Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on month-end activities, ensuring accurate tax-related journal entries and reconciliations.

+ Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, including leadership, to provide information and updates related to tax matters.

Essential Skills

+ 0-2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.

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Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and month-end close activities.

+ Ability to assist with financial reporting, including balance sheet and income statement support.

+ Proficiency in bank reconciliation and related account reconciliation processes.

+ Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.

+ High attention to detail and accuracy when preparing tax returns, reconciliations, and accruals.

+ Ability to organize and maintain thorough tax records and supporting documentation.

+ Professional attitude and communication skills suitable for a corporate headquarters environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Interest in developing a career in corporate tax, particularly in sales and property tax.

+ Ability to work effectively in a structured environment with established processes and deadlines.

+ Comfort working on special projects and ad hoc initiatives as priorities evolve.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for reconciling tax assessments and resolving discrepancies.

+ Ability to collaborate within a diverse team and build positive working relationships.

+ Willingness to adhere to critical month-end close schedules and maintain reliability during peak periods.

+ General familiarity with financial statements and reporting processes.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organization in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based at a corporate headquarters where vice presidents and executives visit frequently, so a professional demeanor and presentation are important. You will join a tax and accounting team of approximately ten people with tenures ranging from a few months to over 15 years and a wide range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, creating a diverse, friendly, and collaborative environment.

The team observes strict month-end close requirements, and time off is generally not permitted from the 22nd through the end of each month to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The broader organization offers an engaging culture, including regular…