Description
This job’s time zone is Central.
We are seeking a remote Corporate Tax Staff Accountant. This role is responsible for developing high-quality and accurate tax content and integrating the information into the Tax software. The person in this role has a tax background with little to no skills in tax development, while having a positive influence on other team members. involves a variety of tasks related to the corporate income tax function within our organization. This full-time role employed by Robert Half offers an opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting and taxation to apply their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. While working as a Robert Half loan staff member you will also be eligible for full-time Robert Half benefits.
Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.
- Research and implement low complex Federal and State tax laws into the tax software
- Write or design “plain talk” interview questions to help users confidently complete their tax return
- Write and review test case scenarios to ensure the tax calculations implemented are accurate
- Partner closely with the forms developers and IRS/State agencies to ensure we receive timely certifications for forms and e-file
- Low-level understanding of the tax industry and/or suite of Tax products
- Interacts respectively within the team
- Deep customer focus, providing enhancements that will be helpful to the customer experience
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
· BS/BA in Business Accounting or equivalent related experience
· Entry level understanding of federal and state taxation, preferably in multiple tax categories: Individual, business, non-profit, estates and trusts, etc.
· Effective interpersonal skills, which translates into the ability to partner for commitment and action, communication, as well as listening
· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- CPA or EA certification a plus
- Knowledge or experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment a plus