Tax Accountant

Outcomes®; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Voluntary Benefits

HSA & FSA

Fertility & Family Planning Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Flex PTO for Exempt Associates & up to

15 PTO days in first year for non-exEM

11 Paid Holidays

Corporate Wellness Program

401k Employer Match & Roth Option

Job summary

Outcomes® is seeking an entry-level Tax Accountant to support federal, state, and local tax compliance under guidance from senior team members and external advisors. You will gather financial information, prepare routine tax workpapers and filings, process tax payments, and maintain tax records and calendars.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely communication. You will assist with estimated and extension payments while learning corporate taxation concepts and tax software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional accounting or tax experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles with an interest in corporate taxation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data organization.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and reconcile financial information for federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Assist with preparing tax filings and working with external tax advisors.
• Prepare routine tax workpapers and schedules.
• Process estimated and extension tax payments.
• Maintain tax calendars and payment records.
• Assist with responses to tax notices and related correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with internal partners and authorities.
• Support tax-related accounting activities and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Tax preparation software

Job description

Job Summary

The Tax Accountant supports federal, state, and local tax compliance activities under the guidance of senior team members and external tax advisors. This entry-level role gathers and organizes financial information, prepares routine tax workpapers and filings, processes tax payments, maintains tax records and calendars, and assists with tax notices and related accounting tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and reconcile financial information needed for federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Assist senior team members and external tax advisors with preparation of income, franchise, property, sales and use, and other tax filings.
• Prepare routine tax workpapers, schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation using established procedures.
• Assist with calculations and documentation for estimated and extension tax payments.
• Process approved tax payments and maintain accurate payment records.
• Maintain tax calendars, due-date trackers, files, and electronic documentation.
• Research routine tax questions and summarize findings for review by senior team members.
• Assist with responses to tax notices by gathering support, drafting routine correspondence, and tracking resolution.
• Communicate professionally with internal partners, external tax advisors, and taxing authorities as directed.
• Support tax-related accounting activities, audits, and process improvements as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax and accounting practices through training and professional development.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 1-2 years of professional accounting or tax experience
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and an interest in corporate taxation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and willingness to learn
• Experience with NetSuite or tax preparation software is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting in stationary position at a desk
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional reaching by extending hands and arms in any direction
• Occasional lifting, pulling, or pushing

What’s In It For You?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Voluntary Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Fertility & Family Planning Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Flex PTO for Exempt Associates & up to 15 PTO days in first year of employment for non-exempt associates
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Corporate Wellness Program
• 401k Employer Match & Roth Option Available - immediate eligibility