Staff Tax Accountant

Edge Staffing Partners

Staff Tax Accountant

Rockville, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Growing organization is looking to add a Tax Accountant to their team. This is a great opportunity for an entry level professional (0-2 years) to join a highly respected company with lots of growth potential.

    Responsibilities:

    • Apply a foundational understanding of business entity structures, including partnerships and corporations, to support income tax processes
    • Assist in analyzing financial data to calculate tax adjustments and determine state apportionment
    • Support the preparation and analysis of estimated federal and state income tax payments
    • Conduct research on federal and state income tax regulations and interpret findings for application
    • Review and analyze federal and state tax notices, document findings, and follow up with tax authorities as needed
    • Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
    • Manage the filing and payment process for annual business licenses
    • Collect and organize fixed asset data, maintain supporting workpapers, and prepare personal property tax filings and payments
    • Track tax filings and maintain accurate, organized documentation within SharePoint
    • Collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional teams to gather tax-related data and ensure accuracy
    • Communicate tax payment details clearly and timely to Treasury and Accounting teams
    • Provide basic tax support for business transactions and special projects as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 2 years of experience in tax, public accounting, or related field
    • Knowledge of indirect taxes – business licenses, personal property tax and sales and use tax
    • Knowledge of US federal and state income tax regulations for partnerships and corporations
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
    • Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently to meet deadlines
    • Detail-oriented and highly organized
    • Eagerness to learn and grow within the tax field
    • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
    • Desire to develop analytical and problem-solving skills