Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

Company Description

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.