Tax Accountant

About the role

The Tax Accountant supports tax compliance, reporting and planning activities across multiple tax disciplines. This position provides the opportunity to gain experience across all areas of taxation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the tax function.

Responsibilities

• Supports tax compliance activities by monitoring adherence to tax policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Prepares tax reports and supporting documentation by gathering, validating and compiling monthly, quarterly and annual tax data for income, gross receipts, property and sales/use tax compliance.
• Evaluates data accuracy and investigates significant fluctuations or variances in tax-related information.
• Safeguards proper recording of tax payments, expenses and liabilities by reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing appropriate accruals.
• Utilizes and develops proficiency in internal systems and reporting tools to support tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Communicates with tax authorities on property tax matters and develops effective professional relationships with external stakeholders.
• Visits plant facilities and assists with property tax assessments, including supporting tours for appraisers and assessors as needed.
• Affords assistance during city, state, federal and other tax audits by gathering, consolidating, summarizing and reviewing requested data.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding tax information and tax-related projects.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and supports continuous improvement initiatives within the tax function.
• Maintains and expands technical tax knowledge, analytical capabilities, communication skills and professional effectiveness through ongoing development.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience required.
• Tax experience, internship experience or exposure to federal, state, local, sales/use, property or income tax matters preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Excel – Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions and data analysis tools.
• Team Player – Demonstrates collaboration and consideration of the impact of decisions on others; works effectively across functional areas and supports broader organizational goals.
• Analytical Skills – Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information effectively; develops alternative solutions and participates constructively in team problem-solving efforts.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Skills – Working knowledge of accounting principles and a demonstrated ability to learn and apply tax laws, regulations and reporting requirements; actively pursues professional development opportunities.
• Flexibility – Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative – Takes ownership of responsibilities, seeks opportunities to contribute, pursues self-development and proactively assists others when needed.

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaboration and consideration of the impact of decisions on others.
• Works effectively across functional areas and supports broader organizational goals.
• Develops alternative solutions and participates constructively in team problem-solving efforts.
• Effective communication in both written and verbal formats with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and a demonstrated ability to learn and apply tax laws, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Adapts to changing business needs and meets deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ownership of responsibilities, contribution opportunities, self-development, and proactive assistance.

Benefits

• 401k competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 1 day/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)

Pay

$80,168.40 - $100,676.40 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)

Schedule

Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 1 day/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)