BDO · 17 hours ago
Tax Accountant - Corporate Indirect Tax
3 5300 Patterson Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expBDO is a leading accounting and advisory firm focused on providing exceptional tax compliance services. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing various tax returns and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Prepares state and local sales & use tax returns, by gathering and reconciling supporting data and documentation, along with executing the associated payment methods and state data input, as state websites or upload
Assists in the gathering and determination of BDO USA’s use tax liabilities
Obtains and reconciles data to prepare personal property tax returns and associated processing of personal property tax payments
Obtains appropriate data and prepares annual reports, business licenses, government surveys, and miscellaneous tax returns along with payment requests and timely mailing of returns
Assists with the daily task of reviewing customer exemption certificates for approval and vendor exemption certificate requests and enters into Vertex sales tax engine, as needed
Assists in gathering information for the company’s quarterly tax projections for federal, state and local income taxes
Coordinates the execution of any estimated or extension payments, along with the completion of any corresponding forms
Assists in the gathering and preparation of the company’s state apportionment information
Prepares state and local income tax return, by gathering supporting data and documentation as needed
Supports the process of determining the amount for federal & state tax depreciation by updating the tax departments fixed asset software
Performs tax research and communicates findings to the appropriate individuals, as needed
Gathers required information, and drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
Assists in obtaining date for sales & use and personal property tax audits
Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, required; focus on Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
One (1) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word, required
Ability to oversee projects with limited supervision
Superior customer service skills
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA's activities as they relate to associated taxes positions
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Strong knowledge of state and local sales & use tax, as well as personal property taxes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred
Experience preparing Sales & Use tax returns, preferred
Experience preparing Personal Property tax returns, preferred
CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), preferred
Prior experience using Sales & Use and Property Tax software, preferred
Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools, preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
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Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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