Staff Tax Accountant

Five Guys•Alexandria, VA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company's tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities by researching and analyzing tax-related accounts, preparing tax filings, reconciling tax accounts, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role exercises independent judgment in evaluating tax issues, prioritizing filing requirements, analyzing financial information, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Understanding of tax compliance, tax reporting, and general accounting principles.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare professional correspondence and responses to taxing authorities.
Ability to collaborate with internal departments and external tax professionals.
Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Outlook
Internet and business software applications.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical for success.
The successful candidate must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1+ years of tax accounting experience preferred.
Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, tax provisions, tax audits, and tax reconciliations preferred.
Great Plains experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze transaction tax activity and apply applicable tax regulations to prepare and file various tax returns, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax filings.
Review and prepare Provided By Client (PBC) documentation during tax audits, reconcile supporting records, and respond to auditor requests.
Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740/SFAS 109 by analyzing tax data, preparing schedules, and identifying items requiring further review.
Prepare year-end tax compliance schedules, including M-1 calculations and supporting tax information.
Assist with quarterly tax estimates and projections by analyzing financial activity, identifying variances, and escalating issues as necessary.
Research tax issues and prepare draft responses to federal, state, and local tax notices, including supporting documentation and recommended actions.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal departments to prioritize requests, resolve routine tax questions, and ensure timely compliance.
Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries related to tax transactions.
Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Partner with accounting staff and cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines and support overall accounting operations.
Perform additional tax and accounting duties as assigned.