Corporate Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Tax Accountant
Cedar Rapids, IA

About CRST
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum — a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.

The Opportunity
CRST is hiring a Corporate Tax Accountant to own the preparation, filing, and accuracy of assigned indirect and direct tax processes. You'll work across fuel, sales and use, property, and other applicable taxes, partnering with internal stakeholders, tax authorities, and external advisors to keep CRST's tax and financial reporting accurate, timely, and compliant.

Beyond tax compliance, you'll support core corporate accounting activities like reconciliations and monthly close, and you'll have the chance to shape how tax and accounting processes run by identifying opportunities for automation and improvement along the way.

How You'll Work

• Location : CRST Downtown (201 1st St, Suite 400, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401)
• Compensation : Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process
• Benefits : Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts

What You'll Do

• Prepare and file indirect and direct tax returns, including fuel, sales and use, and property tax, taking ownership of your assigned processes
• Maintain tax calendars to keep every filing and payment on track and on time
• Compile, analyze, and validate the data behind accurate tax compliance and reporting
• Serve as the go-to contact for your assigned tax areas, resolving questions and issues as they come up
• Prepare documentation and responses for tax notices and audits, communicating directly with tax authorities when needed
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and flag potential impacts to the business
• Coordinate with external advisors to validate data and support compliance efforts
• Support monthly close by preparing journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
• Look for ways to streamline tax and accounting processes through automation and system improvements

What Great Looks Like

• Filings and payments are consistently accurate and on time, with no surprises at audit
• Stakeholders trust you as the subject matter expert for your assigned tax areas
• Tax law changes are caught early and translated into clear, actionable guidance
• Monthly close runs smoothly because your reconciliations and journal entries are clean and well-documented
• Process improvements you've identified measurably reduce manual work over time

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 or more years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or audit
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Going the Extra Mile

• 3 or more years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or audit
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction indirect and direct tax compliance processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP systems
• CPA or EA, or active progress toward either

Why CRST?
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum — a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities