Tax Information Reporting Accountant

Kforce Inc; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Associate to join their remote team. This role involves creating reporting matrices for tax compliance, analyzing reporting processes, and collaborating with various business units. The ideal candidate will have experience with 1099 and 1042-S reporting, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work with ERP systems. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on improving tax reporting efficiencies.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with 1099 and 1042-S reporting.
• Experience working with large data sets and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create reporting matrix for federal and state tax purposes.
• Analyze current tax reporting processes for efficiency.

Skills

1099 Reporting

1042-S Reporting

Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems

Cross Collaboration

Initiative

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Tax Associate. This role is 100% remote; EST hours is preferred to align with the core teams being in Boston and North Carolina. The duration is 12+ months. In this role, you will:

• Create reporting matrix such that all business units, entities and payment streams are covered to document how earnings are required to be reported for federal and state purposes; Work with various business unit leads to understand the underlying information
• Pull reports to determine the weekly withholding tax due to the IRS; Work with the Accounts Payable department to submit payments weekly and track status
• Analyze the current tax information reporting process and suggest recommendations to gain efficiencies
• Work with the accounting team to streamline the account reconciliation process for tax withholding
• Work with Accounts Payable and other accounting teams to ensure current payees' tax records are accurate in the reports
• Work with the Accounts Payable department to maintain accurate withholding based on tax form/status
• Work with third-party providers to prepare individual year-end 1099 (including MISC, NEC, K and possibly others) and 1042-S forms; Ensure end users receive accurate annual statements timely
• Prepare consolidated forms 945 and 1042 for submission to the IRS
• Respond to IRS/state tax notices related to non-employee withholding tax as needed
• Assist with other non-employee withholding tax-related ad hoc tasks
  
  

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of experience with 1099 and 1042-S reporting; DAC 7 reporting experience a plus
• Experience in working with large data sets; must be Excel proficient
• Experience with working in an ERP system; Workday experience a plus
• Cross collaborator able to work with various business partners to communicate tax requirements clearly and concisely
• Self-starter who sees opportunities for improvement and takes the initiative to put those improvements into action
• You're user-focused, passionate, scrappy, solutions-focused, and innovative
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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