Reports To: Sr. Manager, Tax
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time, hourly
Location: US Remote
Position Title: Staff Tax Accountant
Position Summary
The Staff Tax Accountant is a dual role responsible for preparing and analyzing state and local sales/use and franchise tax returns, and will be responsible for completing the monthly accounting reporting for a segment of the business along with other accounting responsibilities as needed. The Accountant/Tax Specialist regularly communicates with the company’s functional leaders, auditors, and regulators, as well as the corporate accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Responsibilities
Files state, and local tax documents by preparing property tax returns, municipal returns, extensions, and quarterly payments.
Prepares and files multi state sales and use tax and franchise tax returns
Prepares tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules.
Recommends tax strategies by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues.
Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.
Maintains compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities.
Revises procedures by developing and streamlining procedures and worksheets for calculation of tax provisions.
Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies
Perform tax research, staying up to date on changes
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Other Tax items as needed.
Accounting Responsibilities (ad-hoc)
Support month-end and year-end close process
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Tax/ Finance or higher from an accredited college or university
2+ years of related experience
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (and other Microsoft Office products)
Working towards industry certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) preferred
Netsuite experience preferred
Experience in tax accounting within a high growth tech firm preferred
Competencies for Success
Excellent analytical and time management skills
Self-motivated, self-starter, be the guru in tax for our company
Critical thinker and self-starter, able to produce quality materials within tight timeframes
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