Sr. Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a client in the Duarte, California area through a Contract engagement. This position will focus on indirect tax compliance, month-end accounting support, and regulatory reporting while helping maintain accurate records across multiple tax-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on knowledge of sales and use tax processes, solid accounting judgment, and the ability to manage recurring filings and audit support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recurring sales and use tax workbooks each month and ensure calculations are complete, accurate, and ready for filing.

• Support the month-end close by assembling account reconciliations, maintaining closing schedules, and recording tax-related journal entries.

• Coordinate sales tax setup for newly opened business locations, including required registrations with the appropriate jurisdictions.

• Create and maintain resale documentation so exemption records remain current and properly organized.

• Complete census and other regulatory reports in accordance with reporting deadlines and documentation standards.

• Gather backup materials and transaction support needed for sales tax examinations and respond to audit-related information requests.

• Review, organize, and route incoming tax correspondence to ensure timely follow-up on notices and agency communications.

• Handle additional tax filings and special compliance tasks as needed across indirect and related tax functions.

• 5+ years of tax and accounting experience, with substantial exposure to sales and use tax compliance.

• Proven ability to prepare tax workpapers, journal entries, and supporting schedules tied to monthly close activities.

• Experience with sales tax returns, tax preparation, and audit support within a multi-location business environment.

• Working knowledge of indirect tax processes.

• Familiarity with corporate tax return and individual tax return concepts is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines, organize documentation, and maintain accuracy across recurring filings.

• Proficiency in reviewing tax notices, researching filing requirements, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on compliance matters.