Staff Tax Accountant

Five Guys Enterprises; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Guys Enterprises in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to support federal, state, and local tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audits. You will analyze tax data, prepare filings, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Hybrid work arrangement requiring commuting to the office twice a week. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1+ year tax accounting experience, with knowledge of ASC 740/SFAS 109, tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction tax activity and apply applicable tax regulations to prepare and file various tax returns.
• Review and prepare Provided By Client (PBC) documentation during tax audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740/SFAS 109 by analyzing tax data and preparing schedules.
• Prepare year-end tax compliance schedules, including M-1 calculations.
• Assist with quarterly tax estimates and projections by analyzing financial activity and variances.
• Research tax issues and prepare draft responses to federal, state, and local notices.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal departments to ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries related to tax transactions.
• Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Partner with accounting staff to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Tax compliance and reporting

Sales and use tax

Property tax filings

Tax provisions (ASC 740/SFAS 109)

Tax audits and audit support

M-1 calculations

Journal entries and reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This position is hybrid and must be able to commute to the office twice a week. 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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