Tax Staff Accountant

Confidential Jobs; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tax solutions firm in Houston is seeking a Tax Analyst to support various tax compliance functions. You will maintain the sales tax compliance calendar, file returns, and assist with tax accrual reconciliations. Ideal candidates should have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Sage 100 and Avalara is a plus. This role allows for remote work, promoting a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or industry tax department.
• Experience with multi-state sales/use tax compliance.
• Familiar with State income tax compliance and apportionment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company sales tax compliance calendar.
• File sales/use tax returns to multiple states.
• Assist with sales/use tax accrual reconciliations.

Skills

Sales/use tax compliance

Tax research

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

Avalara

Job description

Primary responsibilities include supporting the domestic tax function including sales/use and income/franchise tax compliance, researching domestic tax issues, and tax department projects for multiple legal entities doing business in multiple states.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain company sales tax compliance calendar
• File sales/use tax returns to multiple states
• Assist with sales/use tax accrual reconciliations
• Assist with gathering documentation for federal and state income tax filings
• Perform tax research to determine appropriate tax treatment of transactions
• Follow up on tax notices from state departments of revenue
• Prepare state tax registrations
• Assist with documentation requests from state and local tax auditors
• Assist with quarterly estimated income tax payments
• Various projects associated with tax compliance, audits, and planning

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or industry tax department
• Experience with multi-state sales/use tax compliance
• Familiar with State income tax compliance and apportionment
• Experience with ERP systems, Sage 100 a plus
• Experience with Avalara preferred
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, primarily ExcelI
• Ability to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently while working remotely