Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Englewood, Colorado on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports transactional tax compliance and reporting by preparing filings, analyzing tax treatment, and maintaining accurate records across multiple tax areas. The role also works closely with finance and operational teams to address notices, support audits, and help ensure tax reporting aligns with current regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings with accurate payment support in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Record monthly use tax accruals and related journal entries as part of the period-end close process.
• Complete assigned non-income tax filings, such as beverage tax reports, unclaimed property submissions, and business license renewals.
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts each month and investigate variances to maintain reporting accuracy.
• Examine expense activity, fixed asset additions, and inventory classifications to determine appropriate sales and use tax treatment.
• Assist with state and local tax examinations by gathering documentation, analyzing data, and helping implement process or system updates tied to audit outcomes.
• Research transactional tax rules and apply findings to support compliance decisions and day-to-day reporting needs.
• Respond to tax notices, prepare supplemental tax reports, and communicate with finance leaders and operating sites to clarify transactions and support accurate filings.
• Maintain organized tax documentation and stay informed on legislative developments, rate changes, and other compliance updates affecting the business.• Experience in corporate tax with hands-on responsibility for sales and use tax compliance.
• Knowledge of preparing tax returns, tax accruals, and journal entries within a general ledger environment.
• Familiarity with non-income tax reporting, including areas such as business licenses, unclaimed property, or similar filings.
• Ability to review transactions and asset activity for correct tax application and reporting treatment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research tax regulations and interpret requirements accurately.
• Experience supporting audits, responding to tax notices, and working with cross-functional business partners.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed documentation and managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced accounting setting.