The Tax Accountant primarily involves assisting clients and companies with their financial andincome tax statements.
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of income tax reporting packages, including quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end filings.
Assist with monthly sales and use tax reporting packages and processing of payments, in addition to the reconciliation of sales tax collection and remittance. Preparation of supporting workpapers, processing payments, and the documentation of journal entries related to sales tax payments.
Assist with property tax renditions and processing of property tax payments.
Assist with business licenses compliance and registration.
Assist with tax research related to US federal, state, sales and use tax, withholding tax, and Canada GST/PST.
Assist with monthly accrual of tax accounts, and support month-end close process.
Assist with tax authority notices and gathering relevant supporting documentation.
Assist with other adhoc tax projects, including, but not limited to Forms 1042, Form 1099, and FBAR filings.
Maintain tax calendar to ensure filing deadlines are met.
Qualifications
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent
At least 2 years of relative work experience as Tax Accountant
Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a tax concentration within an accounting program preferred
Excellent organizational, project management, and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, and well-versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Professional, dependable, demonstrating integrity, trustworthiness, and a cooperative attitude
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
Amenable to work on a Pacific Time Schedule (Nightshift – Mondays to Fridays)
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