Staff Tax Accountant

Five Guys logo; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Guys is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to support the company's federal, state, and local tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audits. You will research and analyze tax accounts, prepare filings, reconcile balances, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties include preparing sales and use tax returns, property tax filings, assisting with ASC 740/SFAS 109 provisions, M-1 calculations, and tax projections, while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ years of tax accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of tax compliance, reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, tax provisions, tax audits, and reconciliations preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction tax activity and file various tax returns.
• Review PBC documentation during tax audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Support ASC 740/SFAS 109 tax provisions and schedules.
• Prepare year-end tax compliance schedules (M-1) and supporting information.
• Assist with quarterly estimates and projections, identify variances.
• Research tax issues and draft responses to notices from authorities.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal teams to ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries related to tax transactions.
• Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts monthly, quarterly, yearly.
• Partner with accounting staff to meet reporting deadlines.
• Perform additional tax and accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Great Plains

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Staff Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company's tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities by researching and analyzing tax-related accounts, preparing tax filings, reconciling tax accounts, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role exercises independent judgment in evaluating tax issues, prioritizing filing requirements, analyzing financial information, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction tax activity and apply applicable tax regulations to prepare and file various tax returns, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings.
• Review and prepare Provided By Client (PBC) documentation during tax audits, reconcile supporting records, and respond to auditor requests.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740/SFAS 109 by analyzing tax data, preparing schedules, and identifying items requiring further review.
• Prepare year-end tax compliance schedules, including M-1 calculations and supporting tax information.
• Assist with quarterly tax estimates and projections by analyzing financial activity, identifying variances, and escalating issues as necessary.
• Research tax issues and prepare draft responses to federal, state, and local tax notices, including supporting documentation and recommended actions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal departments to prioritize requests, resolve routine tax questions, and ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries related to tax transactions.
• Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Partner with accounting staff and cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines and support overall accounting operations.
• Perform additional tax and accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 1+ years of tax accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of tax compliance, tax reporting, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, tax provisions, tax audits, and tax reconciliations preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Skills & Competencies

Tax & Accounting Knowledge

• Tax compliance and reporting
• Sales & use tax filings
• Property tax filings
• Tax provisions (ASC 740/SFAS 109)
• Tax audits and audit support
• Federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Tax notices and correspondence
• M-1 calculations
• Quarterly estimates and projections
• Journal entries and account reconciliations

Analytical Skills

• Financial analysis
• Variance analysis
• Problem solving
• Research and interpretation of tax regulations
• Independent judgment and decision making

Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence and responses to taxing authorities
• Ability to collaborate with internal departments and external tax professionals

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Internet and business software applications
• Great Plains experience preferred

Additional Information

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
• The role is performed in an office or remote office environment and requires extended computer use.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical for success.
• The successful candidate must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and company policies.