Income Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant will work in a team environment and support the Company’s income tax and financial reporting functions. Operating as an integral part of the tax department, this role will collaborate with tax colleagues as well as our accounting, legal and operational teams. 

The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Accounting Manager. 

Location: Remote, USA

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $82,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Prepare various book/tax difference calculations and schedules for federal income tax returns
• Prepare apportionment and other supporting schedules for multistate income tax returns
• Prepare estimated payment calculations
• Prepare schedules supporting the income tax provision
• Work towards proficiency in ASC 740 concepts and tax provision software
• Research tax positions and assist in supporting tax strategies
• Assist with audits and special projects as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• Knowledge of and eventual proficiency in Hyperion, Excel, Longview, and other systems as assigned
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and income tax laws and proficiency in research of such items
• Data analysis and ability to leverage technology, proficiency in processes and data manipulation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Prior work experience in tax or accounting desired
• CPA or candidate eligible for the CPA exam desired

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*

• Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.