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Tax Accountant - 1041 (Remote)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Category:  Tax Consultant
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years of corporate tax experience
  • Working knowledge of federal and state corporate tax regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting software

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Conduct tax research to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities

Job description

Detail-oriented Corporate Tax Accountant with at least 2 years of corporate tax experience responsible for supporting federal, state, local, and international tax compliance activities. This role assists with tax return preparation, tax provisions, audits, tax research, and indirect tax filings while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. The position collaborates closely with accounting and finance teams to support accurate tax reporting and process improvements.

Major Responsibilities:
  • 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.


  • Education and Experience:
  • 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.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with ASC 740 tax provision processes.

  • CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification.

  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.

  • Experience with Avalara AvaTax.

  • International tax experience.

  • Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, with headquarters in Moscow, ID (US) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

    Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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