Tax Accountant - Little Rock, AR

Priority Wire & Cable • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accountant will report to the Controller and will be responsible for many day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on tax. This is a great opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure to tax and accounting operations while collaborating closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams such as operations. This position will be located at our West Little Rock, AR corporate headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or 0-2+ years of experience in accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger/ERP accounting software.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship of a work visa (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future.
• Good communication skills. Able to explain complex tax and accounting concepts in simple terms.
• Comfortable working with numbers, including tax calculations and account reconciliations.
• Well-organized. Prioritize tasks, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving. Critical thinking, analyze issues, and provide solutions.
• Attention to detail, particularly when reviewing tax filings and financial data.
• Comfortable with technology, including common office and accounting software.
• Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from a computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record-keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications.
• Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching.
• The capability of sight and hearing is required.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally work extended hours.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure a plus.
• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax schedules, returns, payments, and reports across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and on-time submission
• Maintain the company's tax calendar and related due date list, track filing deadlines across all applicable tax types to ensure nothing is missed
• Assist in researching and resolving tax notices, discrepancies, and errors arising from prior filings, supporting the team member who leads this area as needed
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual tax reports and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs, such as property tax filings, annual reports, and business license renewals
• Stay current with tax law changes and industry trends, and apply relevant updates to company policies and processes
• Maintain fixed asset records, including the ledger (additions, disposals, and transfers); reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly; calculate and record depreciation; and work closely with operations to ensure capital expenditures are properly capitalized and accurately reported
• Perform bookkeeping for related entities, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees and dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: A discretionary annual contribution, typically 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays and PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level