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Tax Accountant Pay $22 -26 per hour 3 Month long assignment Summary This role is responsible for managing day-to-day indirect tax compliance, including coordination with third-party advisors and preparation of select tax filings, while supporting direct tax compliance activities as needed. The position also involves tax research, resolving tax notices, and ensuring accurate, timely, and well-documented deliverables. Essential Functions Indirect Tax Compliance Oversee and support indirect tax compliance processes, including coordination of data and payment requests with third-party advisors for: Sales and use tax Property tax Business licenses Prepare and file select indirect tax returns, including: Federal Form 2290 – Heavy Highway Use Tax Return Connecticut Highway Use Tax Return Quarterly sales and use tax chargebacks Assist with tax registrations and other miscellaneous compliance-related filings Direct Tax Support Provide support for direct tax compliance as needed, including: Federal tax workpapers and pro forma calculations State tax workpapers and returns State income tax estimates and extensions International data collection for Forms 5471 and 8858 Tax Controversy & Research Assist in resolving federal, state, and other tax notices Monitor and summarize developments in tax legislation and assess potential impacts Perform tax research and clearly document conclusions Position Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required Experience 1–2 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience Experience with the following systems is a plus: Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar ERP system) Corptax BNA Tax Research OneStream (or other consolidation tools) Functional Success Drivers Success in this role requires the following core competencies: Communication: Clearly conveys information to internal stakeholders and external advisors Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate, organized, and high-quality work Analytical Skills: Interprets tax data and identifies issues or opportunities Problem Solving: Proactively resolves issues with practical solutions Team Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility and works independently Performance Expectations 1. Execution, Attitude & Communication Maintain a positive, coachable mindset and demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve. Proactively ask questions when unclear and seek alignment early. Document work performed through clear notes or summary memos. 2. Ownership & Accountability Take full responsibility for tasks from start to completion. Manage work independently without repeated follow-up or reminders. 3. Deadline Management Agree to and meet all deadlines without exception. Extensions must be communicated and approved in advance under exceptional circumstances. 4. Work Product & Review Proactively communicate when work is ready for review. Provide deliverables in a clear, organized format (printed or well-structured email). Include a concise summary covering objective, approach, data sources, stakeholders involved, and conclusions. 5. Documentation & Organization Clearly communicate where files are saved. Ensure folders contain the final deliverable and all supporting documentation in an organized manner. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy #LI-SL1

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Tax Accountant
Pay $22 -26 per hour
3 Month long assignment
Indirect Tax Compliance
Oversee and support indirect tax compliance processes, including coordination of data and payment requests with third-party advisors for:
Sales and use tax
Property tax
Business licenses
Prepare and file select indirect tax returns, including:
Federal Form 2290 – Heavy Highway Use Tax Return
Connecticut Highway Use Tax Return
Quarterly sales and use tax chargebacks
Assist with tax registrations and other miscellaneous compliance-related filings
Direct Tax Support
Provide support for direct tax compliance as needed, including:
Federal tax workpapers and pro forma calculations
State tax workpapers and returns
State income tax estimates and extensions
International data collection for Forms 5471 and 8858
Tax Controversy & Research
Assist in resolving federal, state, and other tax notices
Monitor and summarize developments in tax legislation and assess potential impacts
Perform tax research and clearly document conclusions

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