Sr. Tax Accountant/Tax Specialist

Role Summary

Tax accountant or Specialist prepares routine tax filings, and is responsible for federal, state and local non-income tax reporting matters, including tax returns, budgets, account reconciliations, schedules, extensions, payment of taxes due and estimated tax payments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file routine sales/use tax, property tax, and other non-income tax returns accurately and on time
• Gather and organize source data needed for filings (invoices, fixed asset records, accounting data, sales data)
• Maintain and monitor the tax compliance calendar to ensure no missed deadlines
• Process tax payments and confirm timely remittance to relevant jurisdictions
• Reconcile tax data against general ledger accounts and source systems
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between reported data and supporting documentation
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files and documentation for all filings
• Research basic taxability questions (e.g., whether a product/service is taxable in a given jurisdiction)
• Monitor changes in tax rates, rules, or filing requirements in assigned jurisdictions
• Support senior staff with research for more complex tax questions or planning projects
• Respond to and organize documentation for tax notices from state/local jurisdictions
• Assist with gathering support during audits (invoices, exemption certificates, reconciliations)
• Track and follow up on outstanding notices or open audit items
• Maintain proficiency in tax software and systems (e.g., Quorum, Tax Research software, Databricks, PTMS)
• Help identify opportunities to improve or streamline compliance processes
• Keep internal trackers/spreadsheets updated for filings, payments, and deadlines

Required Experience and Skills

• 1 – 5 Years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree required, accounting focus preferred
• Understanding of accounting, analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft products
• Organizational and attention to detail skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Remote working experience
• Non-income or indirect tax experience