Tax Accountant
Moss · Florida Ridge, FL · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Act as the liaison with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns.
- This will include providing information to the firm, participating in meetings, tracking progress and deadlines as well reviewing the returns.
- Prepare and file certain returns that are not filed by the CPA firm.
- Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
- Research and interpret sales and use tax laws in multiple states, including nexus determinations, exemption rules, and construction-specific applications.
- Educate staff on the sales tax laws in various states including what documents to provide to vendors and owners.
- Advises management on the sales tax implications of construction contracts, materials purchases, equipment, and capital expenditures.
- Maintains compliance with multi-state tax nexus and reporting requirements.
- Assists with quarterly and annual tax forecasts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Manages tax audits and responds to inquiries from tax authorities.
- PARTNER WITH THE CONTROLLER AND CFO ON TAX STRATEGY, PLANNING, AND CASH FLOW OPTIMIZATION.
- ENSURES ACCURATE RECORDKEEPING OF TAX FILINGS, PAYMENTS, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
- SUPPORTS YEAR-END CLOSE AND COLLABORATES WITH EXTERNAL AUDITORS AND TAX ADVISORS AS NEEDED.
Education And Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a multi-state environment
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance
- DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH SALES AND USE TAX COMPLIANCE IN A MULTI-STATE ENVIRONMENT IS REQUIRED, INCLUDING RETURN PREPARATION AND RESEARCH
- FAMILIARITY WITH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING AND JOB COSTING (A PLUS)
- FAMILIARITY WITH SOLAR INDUSTRY A PLUS
- DETAIL-OrientED WITH EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
- ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH TEAM MEMBERS