Tax Specialist

Huntress Talent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tax Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. In this full-time role, you will ensure compliance with tax laws for the US and Canada and manage tax audits. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation, preferably a CPA, and has a minimum of 5 years of tax experience. Competitive salary range is $65,000 – $85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax.
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• File tax returns and manage audits.
• Perform technical tax research.

Skills

Tax accounting proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Power BI

SAP

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Tax Specialist for US and Canada you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy and value adding services to our business.

You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.

• Proficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarter and annual tax provision and working with external auditors.
• Preparing and submitting local, state and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax related business filings in US and Canada.
• Analyzing complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Coordinate and deliver information when tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Performing technical tax research and stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in US & Canada and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.
• Preparation and understanding of local Transfer Pricing reports for US and Canada.
• Maintain documentation and supporting records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.

Who You Are

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Masters in Tax.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills; advanced excel user and other data analytics tools, Alteryx, Power BI, etc. Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing and Retail

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

Location & Salary

Philadelphia, PA $65,000.00 - $85,000.00