Tax Accountant

Job Summary

This entry-level role gathers and organizes financial information, prepares routine tax work papers and filings, processes tax payments, maintains tax records and calendars, and assists with tax notices and related accounting tasks.

• Gather, organize, and reconcile financial information needed for federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Assist senior team members and external tax advisors with preparation of income, franchise, property, sales and use, and other tax filings.
• Prepare routine tax work papers, schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation using established procedures.
• Assist with calculations and documentation for estimated and extension tax payments.
• Process approved tax payments and maintain accurate payment records.
• Maintain tax calendars, due-date trackers, files, and electronic documentation.
• Research routine tax questions and summarize findings for review by senior team members.
• Assist with responses to tax notices by gathering support, drafting routine correspondence, and tracking resolution.
• Communicate professionally with internal partners, external tax advisors, and taxing authorities as directed.
• Support tax-related accounting activities, audits, and process improvements as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax and accounting practices through training and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 1-2 years of professional accounting or tax experience
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and an interest in corporate taxation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and willingness to learn
• Experience with Net Suite or tax preparation software is helpful but not required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting in stationary position at a desk
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional reaching by extending hands and arms in any direction
• Occasional lifting, pulling, or pushing

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Voluntary Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Fertility & Family Planning Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Flex PTO for Exempt Associates & up to 15 PTO days in first year of employment for non-exempt associates
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Corporate Wellness Program
• 401k Employer Match & Roth Option Available – immediate eligibility