Tax Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Gillespie & Powers, we aren't just a company - we're a tight-knit, family-owned business united by a common drive for success and growth. With a legacy of over 85 years in our industry, we've maintained our status as a trusted leader while continually expanding our presence and influence. Our unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has always been the bedrock of our achievements.

Currently, we are in search of an exceptional and driven Tax Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Tax Specialist at Gillespie & Powers, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our company's mission and leading our team to greater achievements. If you're on the lookout for a thrilling and challenging opportunity where your skills and experience can have a profound impact, then this role is the ideal fit for you.

Position Summary

The Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with domestic and international tax regulations, including federal, state, local, sales and use tax, and Value Added Tax (VAT) requirements. This position supports tax compliance, reporting, planning, audits, and tax research activities while minimizing organizational tax risk. The Tax Specialist will work closely with accounting, finance, operations, external advisors, and tax authorities to ensure accurate tax filings and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and related
• Prepare and submit indirect tax filings, including Sales and Use tax, VAT, GST, property tax, business licenses, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Ensure timely remittance of tax payments and compliance with filing
• Maintain tax calendars and monitor domestic and international tax
• Reconcile tax accounts and related general ledger

VAT and Indirect Tax Management

• Prepare and review VAT returns for international
• Monitor VAT registrations and compliance requirements across multiple
• Review sales, purchases, imports, exports, and intercompany transactions for VAT
• Analyze VAT recoverability and ensure proper documentation for input tax
• Assist with VAT audits, inquiries, and correspondence with tax
• Research changes in VAT legislation and assesses impacts on business
• Support implementation of VAT processes and controls to ensure compliance with local

Tax Reporting and Accounting

• Prepare tax accruals and support deferred tax
• Record tax-related journal entries and account
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to tax

Audit and Regulatory Support

• Support federal, state, local, and international tax audits and
• Respond to tax notices and inquiries from tax
• Maintain complete and accurate tax records and supporting
• Assist in the development and maintenance of tax-related internal

Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of tax software and automation
• Develop and document tax procedures and
• Support ERP and tax engine integrations to improve tax reporting

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Experience

• 3-7 years of tax, accounting, or finance
• Experience with indirect taxes including VAT, GST, or Sales and Use tax
• Experience with multi-state and international tax compliance
• Public accounting experience is highly
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, or multinational organizations

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is a
• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or international tax certifications are beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax
• Comprehensive understanding of VAT, GST, and indirect tax compliance
• Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax compliance
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and organizational
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadl