Tax Accountant - Little Rock, AR

Priority Wire & Cable, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Critical illness policies

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Zusammenfassung

Priority Wire & Cable, Inc. is seeking a Tax Accountant to report to the Controller at our West Little Rock, AR headquarters. The role focuses on sales and use tax, tax reporting, asset accounting, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and accounting teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting with 0–2 years of experience; CPA progress is a plus. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is required, with strong attention to detail and timely, accurate filings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting and 0–2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger/ERP accounting software.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure a plus.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and file sales and use tax schedules, returns, payments, and reports across jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and on-time submission.
• Maintain the company's tax calendar and deadlines; track filing deadlines across tax types.
• Assist in researching and resolving tax notices, discrepancies, and errors from prior filings.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual tax reports and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs.
• Stay current with tax law changes and apply updates to policies and processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and reconcile with the general ledger; calculate depreciation.
• Perform bookkeeping for related entities and prepare financial statements as needed.

Kenntnisse

Good communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organized

Numerical proficiency

Technology proficient

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA licensure progress preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

The Tax Accountant will report to the Controller and will be responsible for many day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on tax. This is a great opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure to tax and accounting operations while collaborating closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams such as operations. This position will be located at our West Little Rock, AR corporate headquarters.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for:

• Prepare and file sales and use tax schedules, returns, payments, and reports across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and on-time submission
• Maintain the company's tax calendar and related due date list, track filing deadlines across all applicable tax types to ensure nothing is missed
• Assist in researching and resolving tax notices, discrepancies, and errors arising from prior filings, supporting the team member who leads this area as needed
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual tax reports and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs, such as property tax filings, annual reports, and business license renewals
• Stay current with tax law changes and industry trends, and apply relevant updates to company policies and processes
• Maintain fixed asset records, including the ledger (additions, disposals, and transfers); reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly; calculate and record depreciation; and work closely with operations to ensure capital expenditures are properly capitalized and accurately reported
• Perform bookkeeping for related entities, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements as needed

Demonstrated skills in:

• Good communication skills. Able to explain complex tax and accounting concepts in simple terms.
• Comfortable working with numbers, including tax calculations and account reconciliations.
• Well-organized. Prioritize tasks, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving. Critical thinking, analyze issues, and provide solutions.
• Attention to detail, particularly when reviewing tax filings and financial data.
• Comfortable with technology, including common office and accounting software.

Qualifications and Essential Functions:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting and/or 0-2+ years of experience in accounting preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger/ERP accounting software.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure a plus.

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from a computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record-keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. The capability of sight and hearing is required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally work extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees and dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: A discretionary annual contribution, typically 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays and PTO

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship of a work visa (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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