Hybrid Indirect Tax Accountant – Impact & Growth

tegnainc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant at the NSSC site. The position requires strong analytical and accounting skills, including US GAAP and SOX knowledge, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, tax work, and balance sheet reconciliations.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to collaborate across business units, improve operational efficiencies, and participate in complex journal entries and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting or business concentration with 1–5 years of related experience.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and detailed oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Strong systems orientation; Oracle Cloud ERP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in month-end close by preparing monthly journal entries and reporting documents.
• Prepare balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation.
• Handle Indirect Tax work including audit engagements, escheatment, property tax and sales/use tax filings.
• Maintain superior customer service relationships with sites and stakeholders.
• Review monthly reports and analyses for internal and external management and audit groups.
• Take initiative to improve processes and complete complex journal entries or reconciliations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related concentration

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEGNA is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant at the NSSC site. The position requires strong analytical and accounting skills, including US GAAP and SOX knowledge, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, tax work, and balance sheet reconciliations.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to collaborate across business units, improve operational efficiencies, and participate in complex journal entries and reporting.