Tax Accountant

Job Description:

• This role is responsible for managing day-to-day indirect tax compliance, including coordination with third-party advisors and preparation of select tax filings, while supporting direct tax compliance activities as needed.
• The position also involves tax research, resolving tax notices, and ensuring accurate, timely, and well-documented deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance

• Oversee and support indirect tax compliance processes, including coordination of data and payment requests with third-party advisors for:
• Sales and use tax
• Property tax
• Business licenses
• Prepare and file select indirect tax returns, including:
• Federal Form 2290 - Heavy Highway Use Tax Return
• Connecticut Highway Use Tax Return
• Quarterly sales and use tax chargebacks
• Assist with tax registrations and other miscellaneous compliance-related filings

Direct Tax Support

• Provide support for direct tax compliance as needed, including:
• Federal tax workpapers and pro forma calculations
• State tax workpapers and returns
• State income tax estimates and extensions
• International data collection for Forms 5471 and 8858

Tax Controversy & Research

• Assist in resolving federal, state, and other tax notices
• Monitor and summarize developments in tax legislation and assess potential impacts
• Perform tax research and clearly document conclusions

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience preferred
• Experience with the following systems is a plus:
• Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar ERP system)
• Corp tax
• BNA Tax Research
• OneStream (or other consolidation tools)

Functional Success Drivers

• Success in this role requires the following core competencies:
• Communication: Clearly conveys information to internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate, organized, and high-quality work
• Analytical Skills: Interprets tax data and identifies issues or opportunities
• Problem Solving: Proactively resolves issues with practical solutions
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility and works independently

Performance Expectations

Execution, Attitude & Communication

• Maintain a positive, coachable mindset and demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve.
• Proactively ask questions when unclear and seek alignment early.
• Document work performed through clear notes or summary memos.

Ownership & Accountability

• Take full responsibility for tasks from start to completion.
• Manage work independently without repeated follow-up or reminders.

Deadline Management

• Agree to and meet all deadlines without exception.
• Extensions must be communicated and approved in advance under exceptional circumstances.

Work Product & Review

• Proactively communicate when work is ready for review.
• Provide deliverables in a clear, organized format (printed or well-structured email).
• Include a concise summary covering objective, approach, data sources, stakeholders involved, and conclusions.

Documentation & Organization

• Clearly communicate where files are saved.
• Ensure folders contain the final deliverable and all supporting documentation in an organized manner.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.


Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.