Tax Accountant

Company: Creative Financial Staffing LLC
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

A Tax Accountant's duties are all tax-related and include the following:

• Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain a company's tax database
• Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
• Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits
• Make sure that clients comply with federal, state and local tax regulations
• Advise management about the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws
• Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work
• Accurately prepare quarterly and annual tax reports
• Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications Tax AccountantThe Tax Accountant will be involved in all areas of tax, regulatory compliance and reporting to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in an accurate and timely fashion. This position also requires taking a role in the analysis and preparation of various state, city, and local sales and use tax returns, assist the Tax Supervisor in the preparation of the Federal and State corporate income tax return, and participate in tax related projects, as required. Main Tasks & Responsibilities: Preparation of the Company's sales and use tax obligations, including issuance of exemption certificates, account maintaining CCH SureTax matrices and preparing monthly sales & use tax reports returns. Assist the Tax Supervisor with tax audits by preparing information document requests as needed. Timely filing of all property tax declarations, unclaimed property, annual reports and other periodic tax filings. Complete monthly account reconciliations for all tax related G/L accounts. Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for review by Tax Supervisor. Assist with responding to notices from Federal, State, and Local tax authorities. Research tax questions and handles special projects as needed. Essential Skills, Qualifications and Education Needed: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, CPA certification and/or MS in Tax preferred At least 1-2 years of tax accounting and compliance experience with either a public accounting firm or a multi-state manufacturing or telecom company. Technical indirect tax knowledge Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with verbal, written, face-to-face and over the phone interactions with partners and all levels of staff and management in both English and Mandarin required Ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize and multi-task. An energetic and positive, can-do approach Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while prioritizing efficiently Ability to be a self-starter, well organized, have extreme attention to detail. Be able to work independently as well as working well with a team. Diligent and responsible attitude, attention to detail and the ability to consult to Company management and staff on tax-related issues. Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and other common accounting software---#CFSFEB2022

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