Tax Accountant

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking a Tax Accountant to ensure timely tax filings and compliance requirements are met. This role will support multiple departments and team members and must be skilled in providing financial expertise in a fast-paced, multi-state environment, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Join our high-energy team where we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier talent solutions to our clients and offering meaningful job opportunities to skilled tradespeople throughout the country, all while maintaining a supportive internal culture!

• Fulltime, Internal Position: Tax Accountant
• Location: Tampa, FL (onsite)
• Salary: $80,000+ (depending on experience)
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Highly ethical team player who effectively prepares and files multi-state payroll tax returns, including withholding, unemployment, and other employment-related taxes, ensuring timely submission and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supports the Corporate Controller in managing Sales and Use tax (SUT) filings for multiple jurisdictions, including calculations, reconciliations, and payments.
• Works with customers to bill sales tax when necessary, ensuring timely payments, and communicates any discrepancies effectively.
• Coordinates the set up and administration of state and local tax, licensing, and secretary of state filings.
• Coordinates with regulatory and tax authorities, or third-party accounting and legal services providers, to ensure compliance across various states.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax, licensing and legal regulations across states, advising on compliance strategies and implementing necessary updates to processes.
• Conduct tax audits, respond to notices from tax authorities, and resolve discrepancies related to payroll tax and SUT for employees, customers, or states.
• Maintain detailed records of tax filings, exemptions, and credits; prepare reports for management on tax liabilities and savings opportunities.
• Assist in nexus determinations for new state expansions and evaluate tax implications for business activities to assist sales team in determining cost implications.
• Utilize tax software and tools to streamline filing processes and improve efficiency.

• Ability to file Federal payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA) and state/local variations (e.g., SUTA, local/city taxes, PFML, disability insurance).
• Ensure compliance with multi-state Sales and Use tax (SUT).
• Ensure compliance with multi-state licensing regulations and secretary of state requirements.
• Research nexus determination, apportionment, reciprocity agreements, registration for new states, wage/hour laws across jurisdictions.
• Stay current on legislative changes, tax controversies, and audit responses.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles, controls over financial reporting, tax related regulatory compliance, and legal matters.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proficient with accounting, billing, and sales tax software systems.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.