What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join our Tax team. This position will support the preparation and filing of indirect tax returns, monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, business license renewals, and other tax-related activities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with detailed financial information, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Recent graduates and upcoming fall graduates are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with the Indirect Tax Supervisor to prepare and file sales and use, gross receipts, and similar tax returns.
- Review prior-month expenses in Microsoft Excel and Oracle to identify use tax obligations.
- Research state and local tax laws and regulations affecting the company’s indirect tax matters.
- Conduct tax research using state revenue and taxation websites and Bloomberg Tax.
- Prepare monthly tax journal entries in Microsoft Excel.
- Complete monthly indirect tax account reconciliations using FloQast.
- Prepare quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare and file personal property tax returns.
- Prepare and file business license applications and renewals.
- Prepare and file Puerto Rico withholding tax returns.
- Manage the indirect tax calendar to ensure timely filing of returns, payments, licenses, and renewals.
- Maintain electronic records of income and indirect tax filings.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather information for tax returns and business license filings.
- Provide indirect tax guidance and support to other departments as needed.
- Communicate with external taxing authorities to obtain or provide required information.
- Coordinate responses to indirect tax notices.
- Support additional Tax team projects, including quarterly and year-end income tax provision and compliance workpapers.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Zero to two years of professional experience.
- Recent graduates and upcoming spring graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including:
- PivotTables
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIF and SUMIFS
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of tasks and competing deadlines.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with taxing jurisdictions and Michael Baker employees outside of the Tax department.
- Experience with Oracle, FloQast, or Bloomberg Tax is helpful.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Zero to two years of professional experience
- Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, and SUMIFS
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with taxing jurisdictions and employees outside the Tax department
- Experience with Oracle, FloQast, or Bloomberg Tax
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-good for the A/E sector, with ranges aligning to role, seniority, and location. Market-competitive bands are visible in postings and salary snapshots across geographies and disciplines.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are highlighted as part of the core package. Flexible work arrangements are also emphasized as supportive of family needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
