Tax Accountant

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the federal, state, and local corporate income, partnership and franchise tax returns, including extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Gather, organize, and prepare supporting documentation and workpapers for tax filings.
• Support responses to tax notices and information requests from taxing authorities under supervision.
• Cook up data requests with internal accounting, finance, and external tax advisors.
• Aid in preparation of annual income tax provisions under ASC740 including supporting workpapers and analysis for IFRS and U.S. GAAP financial statements.
• Analyze deferred tax assets and liabilities including maintaining cumulative deferred tax balances with supporting workpapers.
• Research and analyze tax laws and prepare final field reports for risk assessment reviews.
• Management and analysis of all tax accounts. Requires interaction with internal finance departments.
• Prepare depreciation expense schedules. Maintain fixed asset system.
• Investigate and resolve state tax notices.
• Research state and local tax rules for project bid requests.
• Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives (including AI) within the tax function.

Analysis and Decision Making

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required along with the ability to work independently.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with interest in automation and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, or data analysis (through coursework or experience).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data organization, basic analysis).
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, reporting-driven environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Internship or entry-level experience in corporate tax or public accounting.
• Familiarity with tax compliance or provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, CCH Axcess, Alteryx, or similar).
• Exposure to or interest in AI-enabled tools, automation, or data analytics used in accounting or tax processes.
• Exposure to ERP of financial systems (e.g., JD Edwards, HFM, Sage, Yardi, Timberline or similar).
• Desire to pursue CPA or other relevant tax/accounting certifications.

Pay

Pay Rate: $59,800 to $99,736.