Tax Accounting Analyst

Tax Accounting Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Proficiency in Sales and Use Tax (SUT) is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a professional workload independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a rapidly changing tax environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process tax notices and maintain accurate records in the internal tracking system in a timely manner.
• Assist with calculating and making quarterly estimated and extension tax payments.
• Prepare and file personal property tax returns following established procedures.
• Renew and maintain business licenses, tax registrations, and other local business taxes.
• Assist in the preparation of California environmental fee workpapers.
• Manage and update the tax compliance calendar to stay ahead of deadlines.
• Review monthly and quarterly sales and use tax (SUT) returns prepared by a third-party vendor for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile the sales and use tax payable account monthly.
• Find solutions to complex tax issues and collaborate with the Tax Manager to resolve them.
• Proactively communicate with federal, state, and local tax authorities via phone calls to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
• Work closely with the Payroll team to assist with payroll tax registration and related notices.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to ensure proper booking of all tax payments.
• Monitor assigned tax tickets in Zendesk and ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to the documentation of tax-related processes and procedures for future reference.
• Undertake additional responsibilities, including certified mailing and special projects, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Open to recent graduates with 0-2 years of experience, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in a tax or accounting role, with a strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance is preferred.
• CPA designation is preferred.