Senior Tax Accountant

SpectrumCareers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in Rockville, MD to own indirect tax and compliance functions with emphasis on sales and use tax and 1099 reporting. The role includes unclaimed property tasks and broader tax matters, offering visibility and ownership in a growing organization.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of tax experience, strong research abilities, and advanced Excel skills. This position provides opportunities to improve processes and leverage tax technology in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of corporate or public accounting tax experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Solid working knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements and IRS regulations.
• Experience with unclaimed property reporting.
• Broad general tax knowledge and strong research skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns accurately and on time, and reconcile sales/use tax accounts to the general ledger.
• Research taxability of products and services, monitor nexus, and keep tax rates and rules current.
• Manage the annual 1099 process end to end, including vendor W-9 collection, TIN matching, form preparation, filing, and corrections.
• Prepare and file unclaimed property reports, conduct due diligence outreach, and maintain supporting records.
• Respond to notices and support sales/use tax, 1099, and unclaimed property audits.
• Assist with income tax provision, property tax, and other compliance filings as needed.
• Identify process improvements and support tax technology and automation initiatives.
• Partner with Accounting, AP, and Finance teams on tax-related questions and projects.

Skills

Sales & use tax compliance

1099 reporting

Unclaimed property reporting

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Vertex

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to own key indirect tax and compliance functions. This role focuses primarily on sales and use tax and 1099 reporting, with additional responsibility for unclaimed property and general tax matters. It's a great fit for a detail-oriented tax professional who wants visibility and ownership in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns accurately and on time, and reconcile sales/use tax accounts to the general ledger
• Research taxability of products and services, monitor nexus, and keep tax rates and rules current
• Manage the annual 1099 process end to end, including vendor W-9 collection, TIN matching, form preparation, filing, and corrections
• Prepare and file unclaimed property reports, conduct due diligence outreach, and maintain supporting records
• Respond to notices and support sales/use tax, 1099, and unclaimed property audits
• Assist with income tax provision, property tax, and other compliance filings as needed
• Identify process improvements and support tax technology and automation initiatives
• Partner with Accounting, AP, and Finance teams on tax-related questions and projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of corporate or public accounting tax experience
• Strong hands-on experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance
• Solid working knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements and IRS regulations
• Experience with unclaimed property reporting
• Broad general tax knowledge and strong research skills
• Advanced Excel skills; high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with Workday Financials
• Experience with Vertex or similar tax engines