Tax Accountant

Surge Staffing • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the filing and payment of employer tax items and business tax items for multiple business entities while exercising strict adherence to government-mandated tax filing and payment requirements.

Requirements

• Hold an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Offer 2-5 years of payroll and employer tax experience
• Take initiative to achieve goals and meet deadlines with little direction
• Be detail-oriented with the ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Exercise critical thinking skills to understand and solve complex matters
• Understand entry-level or mid-level bookkeeping and accounting skills
• Possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Maintain strong ethical standards as set forth by company policy
• Be adaptable to company and department needs

Responsibilities

• Preparation of, and payment of, employer tax items on semi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual filing frequencies
• Preparation of journal entries associated with all tax payments
• Maintaining the full scope of year-end duties, including W-2 preparation, 1099 preparation, and ACA reporting
• Preparation of, and payment of, sales tax and use tax
• Supporting our external CPA with the administrative duties associated with income tax return filings and payments
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees