Indirect Tax Accountant

TEGNA Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

TEGNA is hiring an Indirect Tax Accountant to join its team at the NSSC. The role supports TEGNA business units through general ledger transaction review, complex balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset work, indirect tax work, and financial reporting. It calls for strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills; familiarity with financial reporting and accounting concepts, practices, and procedures; sound judgment and follow-through; and initiative in identifying operational efficiencies. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related concentration is preferred.
• 1–5 years of related experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Strong systems orientation and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Cloud ERP general ledger knowledge is preferred.
• Shared service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process by preparing monthly journal entries and reporting documents for TEGNA business units.
• Prepare balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare indirect tax work, including audit engagement and resolution, escheatment and unclaimed property, real and personal property tax filings and payments, and sales and use tax filings and payments.
• Establish and maintain strong customer service relationships with sites.
• Review monthly reports and analyses for internal and external management and audit groups.
• Maintain essential job functions through planning, analysis, and follow-up.
• Take initiative on tasks that improve operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required, including special projects and potentially more complex journal entries or balance sheet reconciliations.

Benefits

• Medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical plan participation.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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