Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Accountant (3-Month Contract) Pay Rate: $26.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM
Location: Onsite in Tampa, Florida Join Kelly—where we connect top talent with outstanding opportunities. Are you an organized and detail-driven Tax Accountant seeking your next challenging opportunity? Kelly is hiring for a 3-month contract role with a leading organization, supporting both indirect and direct tax compliance. This is your chance to leverage your expertise and grow in a supportive environment, all while contributing to crucial compliance and research processes. Your Key Responsibilities Indirect Tax Compliance

• Oversee and support all day-to-day indirect tax processes, coordinating with third-party advisors for sales & use tax, property tax, and business licenses.
• Prepare and file select indirect tax returns.
• Assist with tax registrations and miscellaneous compliance filings.

Direct Tax Support

• Support direct tax compliance, including federal/state workpapers, tax estimates, and international data collection.

Tax Controversy & Research

• Assist in resolving federal/state tax notices.
• Monitor and summarize tax legislation, assess impacts, and document clear research conclusions.

About You Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 1–2 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Corptax, BNA Tax Research, or OneStream (a plus)

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Meticulous attention to detail & high-quality work output
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational abilities
• Proven problem-solving mindset and accountability for deliverables

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a positive, coachable attitude—you’re eager to learn and improve!
• Own tasks from start to finish, managing your work independently.
• Meet and communicate all deadlines proactively.
• Provide well-organized, clear deliverables for review, with concise summaries.
• Keep files & supporting documentation organized and easy to find.

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