Tax Accountant Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant Consultant to assist a Greensboro-based company during a transition. This role is needed to support a variety of corporate tax responsibilities, with a primary focus on direct taxes, indirect taxes, and income tax provisions. This individual will assist with tax compliance, reconciliations, reporting, research, and special projects while partnering closely with the accounting and finance teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on tax professional who can work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and step into a consulting environment with minimal training.

Responsibilities

Direct Tax

• Assist with federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance.

• Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.

• Perform tax account reconciliations and research discrepancies.

• Assist with state income and franchise tax filings.

• Research federal and state tax matters and document conclusions.

• Support tax audits and respond to notices or requests from taxing authorities.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors as needed.

Indirect Tax

• Prepare, review, and support sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

• Assist with property tax, business licenses, and other indirect tax requirements as needed.

• Research sales and use tax issues, including taxability and exemption questions.

• Review transactions for proper tax treatment and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain exemption certificates and other supporting tax documentation.

• Assist with indirect tax audits and notices from state and local jurisdictions.

Tax Provision & Reporting

• Assist with the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740.

• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations and supporting schedules.

• Assist with deferred tax asset and liability reconciliations.

• Support effective tax rate calculations and related tax provision analysis.

• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and investigate differences.

• Maintain accurate tax provision workpapers and supporting documentation.

• Support year-end reporting and external audit requests related to income taxes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

• 3+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience.

• Hands-on experience with a combination of direct tax, indirect tax, and tax provisions.

• Knowledge of federal and multi-state corporate income tax requirements.

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance and related research.

• Strong account reconciliation and financial analysis skills.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and research tax issues through resolution.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $52.00 per hour

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Company Description

Global Management Consulting firm.