Tax & Regulatory Compliance Accountant

Nexgen Team; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Nexgen Team is seeking a Tax and Regulatory Compliance Accountant in Portland, OR, responsible for managing sales and use tax compliance and conducting various tax accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys a self-directed work environment.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business, confirmed tax experience, and strong Excel skills. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K plan, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting and tax experience.
• Must pass a background check, drug test, and DMV check.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and use tax compliance including returns and e-filing.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and resolve tax-related issues.
• Prepare month-end accruals and tax account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting practices

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate - Portland - Portland, OR 97210

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Are you driven, motivated, and want to be part of a growing company? Do you take tremendous pride in your accuracy and attention‑to‑detail? Do you prefer a self‑directed environment where you can really make these capabilities shine? If so, you could be Carson’s next Tax and Regulatory Compliance Accountant. We have an immediate opening in our NW Portland office.

This position will be part of the finance team and be responsible for performing various tax accounting and compliance functions.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day‑to‑day aspects of the sales and use tax compliance function – including processing, preparing returns, reviewing returns, e‑filing, confirmation of e‑filing, and ensuring all deadlines are met for tax filings, including, but not limited to, Fuel Tax, Sales Tax, Use Tax, WA Business & Occupation Tax, and Regulatory Fees.
• Ensure the Company complies with federal, state and local tax and compliance regulations.
• Resolve tax‑related issues resulting from jurisdictional notices, accounting customer service inquiries, and/or inquiries from Company personnel (operations, legal, etc.).
• Keep up‑to‑date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, professional organizations, professional networks and reading professional publications.
• Communicate with government agencies and auditors as needed.
• Support continuous improvement in the department by reviewing, recommending and implementing process changes to increase efficiencies and automation.
• Manage and maintain Tax setups in PDI (ERP Software).
• Assist with State Low Carbon Fuel Standard Reporting and other state compliance for Carson Companies.
• Prepare month‑end accruals, deferrals and other journal entries as necessary to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
• Understand and prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Interact with other divisions throughout the West Coast region.
• Maintain a team environment with other employees and departments.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.
• Other special projects and requests as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is required.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting and tax experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• ERP Software experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Must pass a background check, drug test, and DMV check.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Frequently operate a computer.
• Interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices.
• Move about the facility to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment.
• Occasionally bend, twist, and turn while lifting weights of less than 25 pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one‑half hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Aflac
• Pre‑paid legal
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO

Carson is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Carson has been synonymous with quality and service since 1938. Originating as a heating oil provider in Portland, we have expanded our reach across the Pacific Northwest, offering a diverse range of services including fuels, lubricants, propane, industrial solutions, and more. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives our success and inspires our dedicated team!

Please apply online at www.carsonteam.com/careers