Tax Staff - Corporate

Description We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. In this role, you will contribute to tax compliance and fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant standards. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, ensuring accurate asset capitalization, depreciation, and classification according to company policies and accounting standards.

- Set up new fixed assets in the accounting system, assigning appropriate depreciation methods, useful lives, and asset categories while managing supporting documentation.

- Handle fixed asset transfers, disposals, retirements, or write-offs, recording any resulting gains or losses accurately.

- Create and manage detailed fixed asset roll-forward schedules in Excel to support tax filings, audits, and internal reporting requirements.

- Prepare and coordinate accurate filings across jurisdictions by gathering essential asset and location data and collaborating with internal teams.

- Register, update, and oversee state and local tax accounts, responding to notices and correspondence from tax authorities as needed.

- Assist in the preparation and submission of various state and local business tax filings, ensuring compliance and timeliness.

- Manage exemption certificates for vendors and customers, tracking expiration dates and maintaining up-to-date documentation.

- File tax returns electronically or by mail, maintaining organized digital records for audit purposes and future reference.

- Provide required documentation and schedules for auditors or tax authorities during reviews or examinations, supporting compliance initiatives. Requirements - 1-3 years of experience in tax or accounting roles.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field is preferred.

- Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and experience with tax filings.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

- Familiarity with corporate income tax and sales/use tax processes.

- Experience handling personal property tax and fixed asset accounting.

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