Tax Accountant

Description

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with a variety of tax regulations, including sales and use, personal property, and real estate taxes. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to handling tax-related tasks and supporting audits, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all deliverables.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

- Manage the preparation and reconciliation of personal property and carline tax returns, including payments.

- Oversee the preparation and submission of business licenses and quarterly transaction tax filings.

- Calculate property tax budgets and perform accrual true-ups for management review.

- Create and submit exemption certificates for vendor transactions involving tax-exempt purchases.

- Maintain and audit customer exemption certificates to ensure proper documentation.

- Respond to tax notices and inquiries related to sales and use, property, and miscellaneous taxes.

- Conduct research on sales and use tax issues and assist with system updates as needed.

- Support sales and use, as well as personal property tax audits, by providing necessary documentation.

- Assist in maintaining the tax calendar and ensuring timely compliance with filing deadlines.

Requirements - Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
Bachelor's degree preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant tax experience, with a preference for candidates with Big 4 or industry backgrounds.

- At least 2 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance.

- Familiarity with personal property tax processes, with 1 year of experience preferred.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Experience with tax-related software such as Microsoft D365, Vertex, Power BI, and other systems.

- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate and address tax-related inquiries.

- Ability to conduct thorough research and maintain accuracy in tax documentation.

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