Tax Accountant

Jobtailor; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers in Chandler, AZ seeks a tax professional to own sales/use tax, property tax, and related income tax functions, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate tax provision.

You will collaborate across the Finance team, maintain policies, and respond to audits, leveraging CPA/MS in Tax and 1–2 years of tax experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• CPA certification and/or MS in Tax preferred.
• Understanding of Tax and GAAP accounting principles.
• 1–2 years of tax accounting and compliance experience with consolidated Federal and multi-state corporate entities.
• Ability to learn quickly, work as a team player, multitask, and interact effectively throughout the Finance organization.
• Ability to manage and meet filing compliance deadlines.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Familiarity with RIA OneSource tax provision software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales/use tax and property tax functions at Rogers.
• Take on progressive responsibilities for income taxes.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and related payments in compliance with tax laws.
• Assist with preparation of income tax provision under ASC 740 and related work papers.
• Maintain policies and procedures for sales and use tax obligations.
• Maintain exempt certificates, update tax rate changes, and determine taxability of purchase or sale activities.
• Manage the property tax function with a third-party compliance provider.
• Manage and review tax fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
• Conduct federal and state tax research and prepare written documentation.
• Assist with documenting tax policies and procedures.
• Participate in consultations, negotiations, and written responses to state and local tax audits and inquiries.
• Prepare schedules and analyses of tax accounts and transactions for external audits.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax compliance

GAAP

Tax return prep

Multistate tax

Depreciation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA Certification

MS in Tax

Tools

RIA OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

• Own the sales/use tax and property tax functions at Rogers
• Take on progressive responsibilities for income taxes
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and related payments in compliance with tax laws
• Assist with preparation of income tax provision under ASC 740 and related work papers
• Maintain policies and procedures for sales and use tax obligations
• Maintain exempt certificates, update tax rate changes, and determine taxability of purchase or sale activities
• Manage the property tax function with a third-party compliance provider
• Manage and review tax fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations
• Conduct federal and state tax research and prepare written documentation
• Assist with documenting tax policies and procedures
• Participate in consultations, negotiations, and written responses to state and local tax audits and inquiries
• Prepare schedules and analyses of tax accounts and transactions for external audits
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• CPA certification and/or MS in Tax preferred
• Understanding of Tax and GAAP accounting principles
• Minimum of 1-2 years of tax accounting and compliance experience with consolidated Federal and multi-state corporate entities
• Ability to learn quickly, work as a team player, multitask, and interact effectively throughout the Finance organization
• Ability to manage and meet filing compliance deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate and work with internal and external customers and vendors
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with RIA OneSource tax provision software preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales/use tax and property tax functions, with a strong understanding of tax compliance and GAAP accounting principles. Proficient in preparing tax returns, managing tax audits, and maintaining tax policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales/Use Tax Compliance
• Property Tax Management
• Income Tax Provision Preparation
• Tax Research and Documentation
• CPA Certification

Hard Skills

• Tax Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• GAAP Accounting Principles
• Tax Return Preparation
• Depreciation Calculations
• Tax Fixed Asset Management
• Tax Policy Documentation
• Federal and State Tax Research
• Multistate Corporate Taxation
• Tax Rate Determination

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Effective Communication
• Team Player
• Multitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• MS in Tax (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Sales Tax
• Use Tax
• Property Tax
• Income Tax
• Tax Audits
• Tax Policies
• Tax Procedures
• Tax Compliance
• ASC 740
• Exempt Certificates

Tools & Technologies

• RIA OneSource Tax Provision Software