Staff Tax Accountant

Five Guys•Alexandria, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Tax Accountant supports the Company's tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities. The role researches and analyzes tax-related accounts, prepares tax filings, reconciles tax accounts, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. It requires independent judgment in evaluating tax issues, prioritizing filing requirements, analyzing financial information, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The position is hybrid and requires the ability to commute to the office twice a week. Work is performed in an office or remote office environment and involves extended computer use. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are important, as is the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and company policies.

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 and 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.
Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting, sales and use tax filings, property tax filings, tax provisions (ASC 740/SFAS 109), tax audits and audit support, federal, state, and local tax regulations, tax notices and correspondence, M-1 calculations, quarterly estimates and projections, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Financial analysis, variance analysis, problem solving, research and interpretation of tax regulations, and independent judgment and decision making.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, internet, and business software applications.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of tax accounting experience; listed as preferred.
Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, tax provisions, tax audits, and tax reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Great Plains experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze transaction tax activity and apply applicable tax regulations to prepare and file 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 monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Partner with accounting staff and cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines and support accounting operations.
Perform additional tax and accounting duties as assigned.