Tax Accountant

Dead River Company•South Portland, ME

About The Position

The Tax Accountant joins the Finance team and helps ensure the complete, accurate, and timely preparation, reconciliation, and reporting of tax-related matters, with a primary focus on indirect taxes. The role supports tax compliance, audits and inquiries, process improvements, and organizational guidance on sales, use, and excise tax matters. It also provides backup for treasury cash management and supports treasury-related functions and projects as assigned by the Tax Manager - Indirect Tax. The position is based out of the company’s Corporate office in South Portland, Maine. It collaborates frequently with colleagues in Treasury, Accounting, and Operations, as well as managers and employees across the Energy division. The Tax Accountant makes routine decisions within assigned responsibilities and escalates complex or unusual issues to the Tax Manager - Indirect Tax.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in an accounting, tax, or related financial environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of GAAP principles and basic tax and accounting concepts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Experience with general ledger accounting systems.
Commitment to maintaining strong accounting controls and process accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Epicor experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly sales tax and excise tax filings accurately and on schedule.
Advise internal stakeholders on the proper tax treatment of sales, use, and excise tax transactions.
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax updates, assess their business impact, and communicate changes to key stakeholders.
Maintain tax records and supporting documentation for tax returns, estimates, extensions, and related schedules.
Assist in preparing responses to tax inquiries and audits.
Participate in special projects and department initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements related to tax compliance, reporting, and documentation.
Serve as a backup for treasury cash management activities as needed.
Support treasury-related functions and projects as assigned by the Tax Manager - Indirect Tax.
Perform other duties as assigned.