Tax Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Atlanta is seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance. This mid-senior level role requires at least 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance. The candidate will manage tax returns, support audits, and collaborate with various departments to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and strong analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in sales and use tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and remit sales and use tax returns to state and local authorities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate tax data collection.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing tax-related financial insights.

Skills

Sales and use tax compliance

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Tax Accountant

Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview

At The Intersect Group, we partner with innovative organizations that value precision, compliance, and operational excellence. Our client is a well-established leader in the manufacturing and distribution space, known for its commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and collaborative culture. This is an opportunity to join a company that values integrity and empowers its teams to drive meaningful financial impact.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Accountant to support our client’s Finance & Tax department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate tax reporting, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting financial close processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in sales and use tax, strong analytical capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

In this role, you will manage sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, and support audit readiness. You’ll also collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate tax collection and reporting, while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and remit sales and use tax returns to state and local authorities.
• Maintain and validate exemption certificates in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis during close cycles.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate tax data collection.
• Maintain documentation for general ledger activities and audit compliance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing tax-related financial insights.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in sales and use tax compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If you're a tax professional looking for a dynamic opportunity to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your resume and contact information to be considered for this exciting role with one of our top clients.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

We’re looking to connect with qualified professionals who are ready to contribute to financial accuracy and compliance.