Overview
A leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial close processes, ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts, maintain compliance with internal controls, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. The organization offers customized technology solutions designed to help customers manage risk and improve technology performance.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Tax Director with preparation and timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting documentation
- Manage timelines for tax return sign-offs
- Participate in the financial closing process by making adjusting and accrual journal entries
- Prepare audit-ready account analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
- Maintain accurate financial tax records, including documentation of all paid taxes and support for required analyses
- Assist in responding to correspondence from federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions
- Support management of sales and use tax systems and processes, including handling sales tax exemptions
- Work independently using critical thinking and professional judgment
- Meet strict deadlines
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with financial accounting coursework; accounting degree preferred
- 1-3 years of accounting experience; tax accounting experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience with financial accounting software; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (intermediate skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance packages
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
Location
Headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, downtown Dallas, TX.