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Qualifications
Applicant must hold a minimum of one year of experience in a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
Knowledge and experience in Tax - Sales & Use is necessary
Ability to perform Account Reconciliation accurately and efficiently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively
Detail-oriented and capable of producing high quality work under deadlines
Familiarity with tax software and digital databases
Benefits
We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
This role will be focused on sales and use tax accounting across multiple states
As a Tax Accountant, you will be handling tax-related tasks, maintaining accurate records, and using your skills in Microsoft Excel, Tax - Sales & Use, and Account Reconciliation to ensure a smooth and efficient operation
Assist in the processing and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple states
Utilize Microsoft Excel to maintain and manage tax-related data
Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
Review and respond to tax-related inquiries from customers and stakeholders
Monitor and update customer accounts regarding tax-related issues
Assist in the preparation of tax reports and summaries for management
Keep up-to-date with current tax practices and changes in tax law
Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations
Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting
Assist in tax-related projects as required
Job description
Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join our team in Kansas City, Kansas. This role will be focused on sales and use tax accounting across multiple states. As a Tax Accountant, you will be handling tax-related tasks, maintaining accurate records, and using your skills in Microsoft Excel, Tax - Sales & Use, and Account Reconciliation to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.

Responsibilities
• Assist in the processing and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple states
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to maintain and manage tax-related data
• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Review and respond to tax-related inquiries from customers and stakeholders
• Monitor and update customer accounts regarding tax-related issues
• Assist in the preparation of tax reports and summaries for management
• Keep up-to-date with current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting
• Assist in tax-related projects as required

Requirements
• Applicant must hold a minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge and experience in Tax - Sales & Use is necessary.
• Ability to perform Account Reconciliation accurately and efficiently.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Detail-oriented and capable of producing high quality work under deadlines.
• Familiarity with tax software and digital databases.

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