Job Description
Finance Tax
Reports to: Tax Manager
The Tax Accountant
is responsible for preparing and filing a variety of tax returns while ensuring
compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role
involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather accurate
information and support timely, compliant tax reporting.x
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file federal,
state, and local tax returns for both tax-exempt and for-profit entities,
including but not limited to Forms 990, 990-T, 1120S, and 1065, as well as
related state income tax filings.
- Handle the preparation and
submission of monthly sales and use tax returns and other indirect tax
filings in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate personal property
tax and business license tax filings, ensuring deadlines and compliance
obligations are met.
- Prepare real property tax
exemption applications and oversee the processing of real estate tax
payments to support tax optimization efforts.
- Review and analyze monthly
community benefit reports and act as a resource for community benefit
reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Provide cross-functional or
backup support within the tax team as needed to maintain operational
continuity.
- Collaborate with internal
teams and relevant stakeholders to collect and validate information
required for tax compliance and reporting.
Qualifications
Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) preferred
Education
- Bachelors degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- Masters degree in Business
Administration or equivalent (preferred)
Experience
- At least one year of relevant
professional experience (required)
- Exposure to tax compliance
and/or tax consulting engagements
- Experience in financial
reporting, including preparation of full sets of financial statements and
general ledger accounting
- Prior experience
demonstrating knowledge of standard accounting and tax department policies
and procedures
- Experience preparing U.S.
federal, state, and local tax returns (preferred)