Tax Accountant

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Corporate Tax Accountant responsible for overseeing tax compliance activities in the finance department. Collaborating with teams for accurate tax reporting and process improvements.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Hard Skills

corporate tax returnstax provision calculationsASC 740tax researchU.S. and international tax auditssales tax filingsproperty tax compliancefederal and state tax regulationsanalytical skillsorganizational skills

Soft Skills

communication skillstime-management skillsability to manage multiple deadlinesindependent work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Exceltax/accounting softwareERP systemsNetSuiteAvalara AvaTax

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA eligibilityprogress toward CPA certification

Industry Keywords

corporate tax experiencepublic accountingfinance process improvementinternational tax experienceindirect tax compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with filing federal, state, and local corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers.
Coordinate with external vendors regarding international tax filings and returns.
Support annual income tax provision calculations and reporting in accordance with ASC 740.
Reconcile tax accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
Assist with U.S. and international tax audits by gathering information and responding to inquiries.
Conduct tax research to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities.
Support estimated tax payments and filing extensions.
Manage U.S. and international sales tax filings.
Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax-related transactions.
Maintain organized tax records, schedules, and documentation.
Participate in finance process improvement initiatives.
Assist with property tax and other indirect tax compliance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required
Minimum 2 years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or a corporate environment is required.
Working knowledge of federal and state corporate tax regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting software.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
Familiarity with ASC 740 tax provision processes is preferred.
CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite is preferred.
Experience with Avalara AvaTax is preferred.
International tax experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity workplace
Commitment to diversity of thought and unique perspectives.
Encouragement to bring authentic, original, and best selves to work.