Tax Accountant I
About The Position
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Tax team! The Position of Tax Accountant I is responsible for ensuring GreatAmerica is compliant with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to sales/use, property, and/or income/franchise taxes, and their equivalents. This individual should proactively look for areas where taxes can and do impact the core business processes of GreatAmerica and look for opportunities to improve processes in those areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
- Zero to two years’ experience in tax and/or accounting related fields preferred
- Experience with: Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel Skills)
- Research software (RIA, CCH) preferred
- Tax preparation software (Sales, PPTX, Income tax) preferred
Responsibilities
- Gather, compile, and analyze information to support accurate tax reporting.
- Create documentation including reconciliations for indirect and direct tax compliance, advisory projects, and audits by federal, state, provincial, and local taxing authorities.
- Understand the use of appropriate general ledger tax accounts and reconcile assigned tax related accounts.
- Research tax laws to ensure compliance in all areas of tax.
- Respond to internal and external customer requests related to tax questions and interpretations effectively and timely.
- Resolve straightforward technical tax issues without assistance
- Communicate directly and professionally with taxing jurisdictions and customers regarding basic and complex tax matters.
- Complete various sales and/or property tax tasks with assistance related to onboarding and administration of third-party portfolio servicing clients.
- Assist with analysis, quantification, and documentation of tax positions.
- Compile and reconcile billing information related to taxes paid and services performed for identified lessors.
- Assist with preparation of accurate and timely tax returns including sales/use, property, income/franchise taxes, and their equivalents.
- Proactively participate in strategic projects as assigned.
- Provide outstanding GreatAmerica Experience for external as well as internal customers.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
- 401(k) and Company Match
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Paid Parking
- Service Awards
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Business casual environment
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you !
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
