Staff Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting indirect tax compliance, account reconciliations, financial controls, and various tax filings within a corporate finance environment. The position requires coordination with external advisors, management of business licenses, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with sales and use tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Process and track tax payments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation to support filings and audits.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including cash, accruals, and tax accounts.
• Investigate variances and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Support period-end close processes and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
• Coordinate and prepare property tax and franchise tax filings.
• Track filing deadlines and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with external advisors to support filings and documentation.
• Assist in preparation of support schedules and documentation for corporate income tax returns prepared by third-party advisors.
• Liaise with external tax providers to ensure timely submission of required data.
• Maintain supporting workpapers and audit trails.
• Manage and track business license renewals across jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely submission of renewals and associated payments.
• Maintain a centralized tracker of license requirements and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automate processes.
• Support documentation of accounting procedures and process flows.
• Assist in preparing ad hoc financial reports and analysis for management.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or a corporate environment.
• Exposure to multi-state or cross-border environments (US/Canada) is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, preferably US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or D365 preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas.
• Familiarity with tax compliance tools or software is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Effective communication skills with internal teams and external advisors.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $60,000.
• Remote work schedule.
• Paid time off starting at 22 days, plus 2 floating holidays and 2 volunteer days.
• Competitively priced medical, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed match and fast vesting schedule.
• Continuous training and professional development support.

Location

Remote work arrangement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.