Finance - Tax Compliance Analyst

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a Tax Compliance Analyst to support federal, state, and local tax filings, audits, and documentation. You will prepare returns, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely filings while handling confidential information.

Qualifications include an associate degree in accounting or finance, 1–2 years in tax or accounting, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of U.S. tax rules. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and adherence to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in tax, accounting, or related financial operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax compliance software required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Tax return preparation and filing support across multiple jurisdictions (45%).
• Account reconciliation and reporting; support quarterly/annual tax provisions and intercompany reconciliations.
• Regulatory compliance research across federal, state, and local levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tax compliance knowledge

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax compliance software

Job description

Purpose

The tax compliance analyst supports EFCO’s tax operations by preparing compliance filings, assisting with audits, reconciling tax accounts, and maintaining documentation to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax return preparation and filing support (45%)
  Assist in the preparation and filing of business, property, sales and use tax returns in multiple jurisdictions. Supports the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns.
• Account reconciliation and reporting (20%)
  Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and support quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and reporting. Support international shipping and reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Regulatory compliance research (10%)
  Monitor changes in tax regulations and assist with maintaining compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Audit support and documentation (10%)
  Gather and prepare documentation for tax audits and notices. Support responses to tax authority inquiries.
• Shareholder Services (10%)
  Process shareholder transactions, including stock transfers, issuances, repurchases, option exercises, and redemptions.
• Special projects and administrative support (5%)
  Assist with special tax projects, data management, and process improvements as assigned.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in tax, accounting, or related financial operations preferred.
• Certificate(s) & License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax compliance software required.
• Other Requirements: Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance principles. Must have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management to meet required filing deadlines and the ability to work independently while handling confidential information.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing- Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing- Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Stooping- Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

The position is currently classified as on- site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.