Tax Accountant - Corporate Income Tax

About This Role

The Tax Accountant contributes to BDO USA's corporate tax compliance by preparing and reconciling data for various federal, state, and local tax filings. This role ensures timely and accurate submission of tax returns and assists with audits and internal communication regarding tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state and local sales & use tax returns by gathering, reconciling data, and executing payments
• Assist in the gathering and determination of BDO USA’s use tax liabilities
• Obtain and reconcile data to prepare personal property tax returns and process payments
• Obtain data and prepare annual reports, business licenses, government surveys, and miscellaneous tax returns
• Review customer and vendor exemption certificates and enter into Vertex sales tax engine
• Assist in gathering information for quarterly tax projections for federal, state, and local income taxes
• Coordinate the execution of estimated or extension payments and corresponding forms
• Assist in the gathering and preparation of the company’s state apportionment information
• Prepare state and local income tax returns by gathering supporting data and documentation
• Support the process of determining federal & state tax depreciation by updating fixed asset software
• Perform tax research and communicate findings to appropriate individuals
• Gather required information and draft communications to respond to notices from tax authorities
• Assist in obtaining data for sales & use and personal property tax audits
• Reconcile various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinate associated JEs during month-end close

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Strong knowledge of state and local sales & use tax, personal property taxes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; focus on Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Experience preparing Sales & Use tax returns
• Experience preparing Personal Property tax returns
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)
• Prior experience using Sales & Use and Property Tax software
• Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits