Tax Accountant - Portland Metro Area-Based

Overview

This role involves supporting business licensing administration and indirect tax compliance across the organization. You will coordinate business license registrations, renewals, payments, and recordkeeping while supporting tax filings, compliance calendars, and regulatory documentation.

You will partner with the Senior Manager of Indirect Tax, internal departments, field teams, and external government agencies to research licensing requirements, resolve compliance issues, maintain accurate records, and support timely filings and payments across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business license registrations, renewals, payments, and recordkeeping for new and existing locations to maintain compliance with state, county, and municipal requirements
• Research jurisdiction-specific licensing requirements, communicate with government agencies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to obtain documentation and resolve licensing issues
• Support the preparation and filing of indirect tax returns, maintain compliance calendars, and monitor filing deadlines, renewal dates, and payment obligations
• Maintain accurate electronic records and supporting documentation for business licenses and indirect tax activities to support compliance, reporting, and audit readiness
• Perform tax administration activities, including document processing, filing system maintenance, and compliance support while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, organization, and efficiency

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance, business licensing, accounting, or regulatory compliance preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, coordinate compliance activities, and resolve tax and licensing matters efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and apply evolving tax and licensing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state tax compliance, business licensing, accounting, or regulatory compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too)
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• Additional benefits

Location

Across 40 states and the District of Columbia (work supported across more than 2,000 sites and centers).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date

2027-01-15