Indirect Tax Accountant

Role Overview

• Prepare and file sales and property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions throughout the US.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries.
• File unclaimed property reports and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Verify and process property tax bills; upload data into the accounts receivable system.
• Export/import customer data between tax systems, billing platforms, and Excel.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding tax bills in coordination with customer service.
• Communicate professionally with taxing authorities via phone and email.
• Maintain a nationwide tax calendar to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Register with new taxing authorities and manage compliance documentation.
• Conduct tax research related to sales and property tax issues.
• Support month-end close and annual audit processes.
• Support the Income Tax function by making estimated payments, filing extensions, and preparing import files to record changes to fixed assets.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a tax role, with emphasis on sales and property tax.
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Comfortable working with system interfaces and data transfers.
• Familiarity with tax research tools such as Avalara Tax Research and Vertex.
• Experience with the Property Tax Management System (“PTMS”) from TCI, Inc. is a plus.
• Great Plains system experience is a plus.