Temporary Tax Accountant

Aston Carter • Rockville, MO

3d • $53 - $58 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Accountant will support U.S. and international tax compliance, reporting, provision, and planning activities across multiple tax disciplines. The role covers income, sales, property, and indirect tax processes, including ASC 740 tax provisions, account reconciliations, tax research, compliance filings, and coordination with external advisors. This is a contract position based in Rockville, Maryland, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The stated pay range is $52.89–$57.70 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and ASC 740.
• Exposure to multiple tax types, including federal and state income tax, sales/use tax, property tax, VAT, and international tax.
• Strong Excel, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Avalara preferred.
• JD Edwards and/or UltiPro experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, tax reporting, and ASC 740 tax provision activities.
• Maintain tax workpapers, journal entries, account reconciliations, and filing calendars.
• Support sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate management, and property tax filings.
• Assist with international tax and VAT compliance, foreign tax return support, and information requests.
• Conduct tax research and assist with audits, tax controversy matters, and special tax planning projects.
• Partner with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and external tax firms to ensure timely and accurate filings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible. Benefits depend on eligibility and may be subject to plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior