Staff Tax Accountant

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Mendon, VT

3d•$52,600 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Tax Accountant for income tax reports to the Income Tax Manager. The individual will work with the Income Tax Manager to prepare and file the company’s income, franchise, and other miscellaneous tax workpapers and returns across various jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. The individual may also work with our outside tax consultants in any tax filings and perform certain monthly account reconciliations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship or assume existing sponsorships. The individual will work in the Rutland, Vermont office. Hiring range: $52,600 to $69,000 bonus eligible position #INDHP

Requirements

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic
Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a Finance/Business-related degree
0 to 2 years of experience in an accounting or tax role
demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment
solid understanding of general accounting rules
attention to detail
strong organizational skills
strong follow-through
the ability to multitask and meet consistent deadlines are required
Excellent listening and communication skills
the ability to adapt to change
adeptness at identifying issues and formulating solutions are necessary
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
customer-service approach to working with internal departments and external customers are expected
Only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, TN Visa holders, or applicants with authorized temporary work status may apply
U.S. work authorization is required
Visa sponsorship is not available

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other Finance/Business-related degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and tax laws and regulations in relevant state, local and federal jurisdictions
Assists the Income Tax Manger in performing research on relevant tax questions and issues as they arise
Assists in compliance and reporting obligations for all taxes overseen by the Tax Department including federal, state and local corporate income tax, property taxes, franchise taxes and abandoned and unclaimed property compliance and reporting
Communicates with departments across the company to obtain necessary documentation for tax purposes
Analyzes and reconciles tax accruals
Responds to communication from regulatory agencies
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills, an ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of tax matters and the Company, and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values
Assists with other miscellaneous returns and special tax projects as assigned