Income Tax Accountant

Income Tax AccountantAn early-career tax professional with strong analytical skills and attention to detail who is eager to build a foundation in corporate income taxation.Support income tax accounting, compliance, and related federal and state tax activities for multiple legal entities under the guidance of senior tax professionals.Corporate accounting environment supporting multi-entity operations. (Hybrid or on-site depending on business needs.)Immediate opportunity to join a growing tax team and gain hands-on experience across income tax, compliance, and indirect tax areas.This role offers structured development, exposure to GAAP tax provision work, and experience across federal, state, and indirect tax functions.Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus potential performance-based incentives.Job SummaryThe Income Tax Accountant supports corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting activities for multiple legal entities. This role assists with quarterly and annual tax provision preparation, federal and state tax return support, fixed asset tax reporting, indirect tax compliance, and special projects. The position is designed to develop foundational corporate tax knowledge while working under senior tax leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesIncome Tax AccountingAssist with preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provision workpapers in accordance with GAAPAnalyze general ledger data to calculate book-to-tax differencesMaintain schedules for depreciation, inventory, compensation-related items, and other tax adjustmentsPrepare income tax journal entries and account reconciliationsIncome Tax ComplianceOrganize financial data and tax adjustments for federal and state income tax returnsSupport state apportionment calculations and estimated tax paymentsEnter data into tax compliance software and reconcile returns to provision amountsAssist with documentation related to tax notices and auditsFixed Assets & Other ComplianceReconcile fixed asset data for tax depreciation and reportingMaintain tax depreciation schedules in coordination with the Tax ManagerAssist with Form 990 preparation, extensions, and estimated paymentsSupport franchise, gross receipts, occupancy, and other state/local filingsTax Research & Indirect TaxConduct basic federal and state tax research and summarize findingsAssist with sales and use tax, property tax, business license, and other indirect tax filingsParticipate in special projects and process improvement initiativesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master of Taxation preferredCPA preferredInternship or up to two years of accounting or tax experience preferredProficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordExperience with SAP preferredExperience with income tax compliance software preferredStrong organizational, analytical, and time management skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelyBenefitsCompetitive salaryProfessional development and mentorshipExposure to multi-entity corporate tax operationsOpportunity for growth within the tax functionEntry-level Income Tax Accountant supporting GAAP tax provision, federal/state compliance, fixed assets, and indirect tax in a corporate setting.