Tax Accountant

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• North American industry leader in asset management and logistics
• Supports sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure
• Focused on operational excellence, strategic project execution, and continuous innovation
  
  

What They Offer You

• A high-impact role within a dynamic and collaborative PMO organization
• Exposure to strategic initiatives and executive-level visibility
• A culture centered around continuous improvement, structure, and cross-functional teamwork
  
  

WHERE IS IT LOCATED

• Based Charlotte, NC
• Hybrid schedule: 2-3 Days in office per week
  
  

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this entry-level position will have a four-year degree in Accounting with some corporate tax coursework, knowledge of Excel and strong systems aptitude (Oracle Cloud, Vertex, and Corptax experience preferred), a strong work ethic and interpersonal/communication skills, willingness and ability to learn about all areas of taxation, and 0-2 years of accounting or tax experience.

• Under supervision, prepare all monthly/quarterly/annual sales/use tax returns and associated journal entries/accounting on a timely basis.
• Under supervision, prepare Canadian GST/HST/PST/QST returns and associated journal entries/accounting on a timely basis.
• Research sales/use tax issues and questions.
• Reconcile all sales/use tax accounts on a monthly basis.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives in the sales/use tax area.
• Assist with the preparation of state income tax returns, state apportionment schedules, calculation of estimated payments, and related accounting.
• Assist with preparation of schedules required for the federal income tax return.
• Assist Senior Director – State and Local Taxes with property tax compliance work and/or preparation for valuation visits.
• Prepare Abandoned and Unclaimed property filings
• Prepare various railroad/payroll related returns (Federal Forms CT-1, 945A, DC-1, etc)
• Other special projects as necessary
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from four-year college or university with some corporate tax coursework.
• Knowledge of Excel and strong systems aptitude (Oracle Cloud, Vertex, and Corptax experience preferred).
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn about all areas of taxation.
• 0-2 years of tax experience in either public accounting or a corporate tax department.
• CPA, MSA, or MST completed or in process a plus.