Tax Accountant

Vaco; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Tax Accountant to maintain accurate tax reporting and support regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels. The role emphasizes process improvement, data organization, and timely filings to support the company's fiscal health.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with 1+ years of tax experience; CPA progress is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and GL systems is expected, with opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state and local income tax filings for corporate and partnership entities.
• Prepare federal corporate and partnership income tax returns and related filings.
• Compute and file quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Organize data from the general ledger and tax depreciation software for apportionment calculations.
• Maintain organized tax records to ensure compliance and accessibility.
• Research state and local tax matters to support accurate filings.
• Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and inquiries.

Skills

Tax accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

General ledger software

Job description

The Tax Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate, compliant, and timely tax reporting. This position directly supports the company's fiscal health and strategic decision-making by ensuring adherence to complex federal, state, and local tax regulations. As a key member of our collaborative tax team, the Tax Accountant contributes to process improvement, risk mitigation, and the company's broader commitment to operational excellence and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely filings for corporate, partnership, and disregarded entity state and local income tax returns.
• Prepare separate federal corporate and partnership income tax returns and associated informational filings.
• Prepare, pay, and file quarterly tax estimates and extensions.
• Retrieve, compile, and organize data from the general ledger and tax depreciation software for calculations such as state and local apportionment.
• Maintain organized and complete tax records to ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Research and analyze state and local income tax matters to support accurate tax filings.
• Respond to income tax notices and inquiries from federal, state, and local authorities.
• Assist with business license filings and renewals.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Compile data and assist with annual 1099 reporting.
• Respond to specialty tax notices and assist with state and local sales and use tax audits.
• Provide support with international tax compliance as needed.
• Partner with tax department leadership on process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant tax experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.