
Tax Manager
Helium
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Work with tax vendors (Avalara) to prepare and file federal, state, and local telecom tax returns, including USF, e911, sales & use tax, excise tax, and others.
- Conduct tax research and stay up to date on telecom tax regulations, ensuring compliance with changing laws.
- Assist in tax audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities.
- Reconcile tax accounts and ensure accurate tax reporting in financial statements.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to develop efficient tax strategies.
- Monitor and validate tax calculations for customer invoices, including ZIP code-based e911 fee assessments.
- Support the implementation of tax automation tools and software.
- Identify opportunities for tax savings and process improvements.
- Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Ad-hoc accounting/tax projects as needed.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in telecom tax compliance, reporting, and research
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Public accounting experience
- Strong practical knowledge of the FCC, state, and local telecom tax regulations, including USF, e911, and sales & use tax.
- Experience working with telecommunications tax engines and tax filing vendors (i.e. Avalara).
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and FASB codification and pronouncements, including internal control framework development.
- Proficiency in Excel. Working knowledge of NetSuite.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.
- Accounting experience at a big four accounting or national firm.
- CPA - strongly preferred. Master of Taxation degree - preferred.
Benefits
- 100% covered premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and all dependents
- Flexible time off, vacation stipend, wellness stipend, and access to retirement plans.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
telecom tax compliancetax reportingtax researchtax auditstax reconciliationtax calculationsjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsUS GAAPFASB codification
Soft Skills
detail-orientedanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborative work
Certifications
CPAMaster of Taxation