Tax Preparer (Contractor)

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Accountant to facilitate tax compliance and internal functions related to corporate and state and local tax (SALT). This position will be responsible for preparing state and local sales tax and other tax returns (i.e. WA B&O Tax) on a recuring basis across various Hoffman entities, ensuring compliance through self-auditing across state and local jurisdictions and preparing and managing property tax compliance. In addition, this role will include research and detail-oriented review of financial records, with a strong emphasis on construction industry-specific tax regulations including percentage-of-completion accounting, multi-state nexus, and job costing considerations. The Corporate Tax Accountant will work closely with the Corporate Tax Manager to ensure all SALT tax matters are addressed. While this role will focus on SALT related items, this role will also have exposure to other tax areas such as federal income tax, cost-segregation and more. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented tax professional with experience in the construction industry across varying jurisdictions in the Western United States.

Prepare sales & use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Prepare and manage property tax returns annually

Ensure compliance with multi-state tax regulations and nexus requirements

Prepare apportionment workpapers for income tax and review state and local income tax returns.

Collaborate with tax advisors on SALT issues

Prepare correspondence and responses to state and local tax authorities

Analyze, monitor, and pursue legislative, regulatory, and judicial state tax developments

Collaborate across multiple departments to ensure various taxes and taxable costs are captured accurately in job cost and owner billings.

Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting

Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use

Sight: visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Hearing:sufficientto hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone

Speech:sufficientto make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone

Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, and communicate with coworkers

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited and credentialed degree program.

1-2 Years Public Accounting Experience with a large regional or Big 4 accounting firm or 3-4 years within a similar industry state and local tax role.

Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, etc. and be able to work well within a network environment.

Keen analytic ability to review, assess and interpret trends of large quantities of disparate financial data required

Able to maintain confidential information and adhere to company financial policies, practices, and standard operating procedures

Must be a strong team player, self-starter, flexible and be able to work well with a variety of personalities, with minimal direct supervision

Experience in indirect state and local tax compliance and preparation

Experience in a similar role with a large specialty and/or general contractor.

Experience working in a multi-entity and intercompany corporate structure.

Advanced Excel skillset.

Experience working in accounting software Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One or another tier-one ERP solution.

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