Tax Accountant I
Progress Software · Burlington, MA · 2 wk ago
Hybrid$65k–$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a hybrid role working between your home office and our Burlington, MA headquarters. The Tax Accountant will be part of a six-person tax department and will primarily handle non-income based taxes and other regulatory filings, with exposure to state, local, and federal income taxation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file sales & use tax and VAT returns for multiple jurisdictions in the US, Canada, and Europe.
- Analyze and reconcile sales tax liability accounts.
- Perform research and monitor states for changes in sales tax regulations.
- Prepare and file property tax returns, annual reports, and business licenses, as well as other non-income based returns.
- Respond to notices from state tax authorities.
- Assist with audits by state tax authorities.
- Perform technical tax research to support tax positions.
- Collaborate with finance and sales teams to address sales tax-related matters.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Assist with preparation of supporting workpapers for federal and state tax returns, including R&D and foreign tax credit.
- Leverage AI technologies to optimize and streamline tax processes and workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel & Word.
- Strong analytical, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and own processes with multiple deadlines.
Pay
Base Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000. This position is eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Financial benefits, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback.
- Flexible paid vacation time, a paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays.
- A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.