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Tax Accountant
Moss & Associates (Construction)Tax Accountant coordinating with external CPA for federal and state tax returns compliance. Assist in sales and use tax regulations and manage tax audits at Moss.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the liaison with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns
- Prepare and file certain returns that are not filed by the CPA firm
- Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
- Research and interpret sales and use tax laws in multiple states
- Educate staff on the sales tax laws in various states including what documents to provide to vendors and owners
- Advise management on the sales tax implications of construction contracts, materials purchases, equipment, and capital expenditures
- Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations
- Maintain compliance with multi-state tax nexus and reporting requirements
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax forecasts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities
- Partner with the Controller and CFO on tax strategy, planning, and cash flow optimization
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping of tax filings, payments, and supporting documentation
- Support year-end close and collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a multi-state environment
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance
- Direct experience with sales and use tax compliance in a multi-state environment is required, including return preparation and research
- Familiarity with construction industry accounting and job costing (a plus)
- Familiarity with solar industry a plus
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
tax accountingmulti-state sales tax compliancefederal tax compliancestate tax compliancelocal tax compliancetax return preparationtax law researchtax forecastingrecordkeepingjob costing
Soft Skills
detail-orientedorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsindependent workeffective communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPAEA