Staff Tax Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the company's compliance with both indirect and direct tax obligations, which include sales and use tax, property taxes, corporate income tax, and various state and local tax responsibilities.

• Prepare, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for multiple state and local jurisdictions.

• Ensure compliance with indirect tax filing and payment requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

• Review transactions to confirm the correct application of sales and use tax regulations, including the taxability of products and services.

• Assist with tax registrations and maintain ongoing nexus compliance.

• Conduct research and interpret modifications in indirect tax laws and regulations, conveying impacts to management and business partners.

• Support state and local tax audits by collecting documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Aid in the collection, organization, and reconciliation of work papers to support book-to-tax discrepancies for corporate income tax returns.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments to address tax-related issues and enhance compliance processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, fortify internal controls, and boost the efficiency of tax reporting.

• Maintain precise tax records and documentation in line with company policies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of experience in corporate tax, sales and use tax, or general tax accounting.

• Understanding of multi-state sales and use tax regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience in preparing and filing indirect tax returns across various jurisdictions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of collaborating across departments.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred experience with indirect tax software such as Avalara, Vertex, or Sovos.

• Preferred experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with tax automation initiatives and process improvement projects is preferred.

• Capability to review detailed documents and read from computer screens.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Some travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Income protection

• Extraordinary work-life benefits