Audit & Tax Compliance Accountant - Contract - 6-8 Months

Job Description

Job Description

Audit & Tax Compliance Accountant

Tulsa, OK | 100% On-Site

Starting at $80,000+ DOE

Temporary 6-8 Month Assignment | Potential for Extension or Temp-to-Hire

Robert Half is partnering with a Tulsa-based client to identify an experienced Audit & Tax Compliance Accountant for a critical project-driven opportunity. This role will be heavily focused on managing audit activities, supporting tax compliance processes, and serving as the primary liaison between the company and external auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience coordinating audits and tax engagements, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit engagements.
• Coordinate all phases of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, and completion.
• Prepare, manage, and organize audit support schedules and PBC (Provided by Client) requests.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and provide supporting documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit preparedness and internal processes.

Tax Compliance & Coordination

• Gather and organize financial data required for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Partner directly with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax preparation.
• Coordinate quarterly estimated tax payments and tax extension requirements.
• Assist with tax-related reporting, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.

General Accounting & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc accounting projects.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience managing external audits and supporting tax compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.