Tax Accountant

Aston Carter • Village of Chester, NY

5d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level Accountant I – Tax position focuses on supporting sales and property tax compliance activities within a structured, collaborative corporate tax environment. It is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional to build a strong foundation in corporate tax while working with experienced team members and diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and month-end close activities.
• Ability to assist with financial reporting, including balance sheet and income statement support.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliation and related account reconciliation processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when preparing tax returns, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ability to organize and maintain thorough tax records and supporting documentation.
• Professional attitude and communication skills suitable for a corporate headquarters environment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in developing a career in corporate tax, particularly in sales and property tax.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured environment with established processes and deadlines.
• Comfort working on special projects and ad hoc initiatives as priorities evolve.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for reconciling tax assessments and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse team and build positive working relationships.
• Willingness to adhere to critical month-end close schedules and maintain reliability during peak periods.
• General familiarity with financial statements and reporting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organization in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns in accordance with applicable regulations and internal deadlines.
• Prepare property tax returns and support the full property tax compliance process, including data gathering, calculations, and filing.
• Reconcile tax assessments to tax invoices and assist with invoice processing to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly tax accruals and ensure they are properly recorded in the general ledger.
• Support sales and property tax audits by compiling documentation, responding to data requests, and maintaining clear audit trails.
• Prepare monthly 911 tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
• Assist the tax department with special projects and ad hoc initiatives, contributing analysis, reporting, and process support as needed.
• Maintain organized tax records and supporting documentation to facilitate reporting, audits, and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on month-end activities, ensuring accurate tax-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, including leadership, to provide information and updates related to tax matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Reimbursement for cable and Wi-Fi services (when eligible for permanent employment)
• Competitive 401(k) match (when eligible for permanent employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level