Tax Accountant

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Goodleap - Roseville, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Roseville, CA

About the position

The Tax Accountant at GoodLeap will support the VP of Tax by managing various tax compliance responsibilities, including sales tax, property tax, IRS information reporting, and unclaimed property reporting. This role is crucial for ensuring adherence to tax regulations and maintaining accurate tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and ensure compliance with state and local sales tax returns for all applicable jurisdictions.
• Assist in taxability analysis on new and existing products/services to ensure proper tax treatment.
• Assist with sales tax registrations and maintain records of tax filings.
• Manage property tax compliance for all applicable jurisdictions, ensuring timely filing and payment of property taxes.
• Review property tax assessments, conduct research, and communicate with jurisdiction to dispute any discrepancies.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate annual IRS information reporting.
• Manage the validation of W-9 forms for vendors to ensure accurate 1099 reporting.
• Monitor and track outstanding checks and liabilities that may qualify as unclaimed property.
• Coordinate annual unclaimed property filings in compliance with State specific requirements and escheatment laws.
• Stay current with changes in tax regulations across sales tax, property tax, IRS reporting, and unclaimed property.
• Respond to tax-related inquiries from internal departments and external agencies.
• Reconcile tax liabilities with the general ledger and manage monthly tax accruals.
• Assist in developing and maintaining tax-related documentation, policies, and procedure guides.
• Work closely with the VP of Tax to assist with various ad-hoc tax projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in preparing and filing sales tax and property tax returns.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, particularly sales and property tax.
• Proficiency with tax filing systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tax projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching