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Tax Accountant

$38 - $50 per hour

Nelson Connects

Job Description

Job Description

** Tax Accountant **
** San Jose, CA **

** You ** are ** ****** a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support multi-state tax compliance and reporting activities. This role is responsible for sales and use tax filings, property tax reporting, exemption certificate management, income tax support, and regulatory filings in a fast-paced corporate environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, tax compliance knowledge, and experience working with SAP and accounting systems.

** This position pays: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour **

** What you will be doing: **

  • Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
  • Organize, verify, and maintain resale and exemption certificates
  • Prepare property filing statements and submit property tax payments
  • Assist with corporate income tax returns, tax extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments
  • Support withholding tax filings and ensure timely submission of required tax forms
  • Compile vendor data and prepare annual Form 1099 filings
  • Prepare and file federal and state censuses, surveys, annual reports, and license renewals
  • Research tax-related issues and support compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Assist with additional accounting and tax-related projects as needed

** What you bring: **

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2–3 years of tax or accounting experience with sales/use tax and property tax exposure
  • Understanding of tax compliance standards and reporting requirements
  • SAP experience highly preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

Pay & Benefits Transparency
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.

Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

Fair Chance Hiring
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.

Temporary Assignment Disclosure
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you. \r\n\r\nWe are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success. \r\n\r\nPay & Benefits Transparency\r\nNelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.\r\n\r\nEligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.\r\n\r\nWhere applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Hiring\r\nNelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.\r\n\r\nTemporary Assignment Disclosure\r\nFor temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity & Accommodation\r\nNelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.\r\n\r\nAt Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us.

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