We are seeking a detail-oriented Transaction Tax Accountant to support our tax compliance, reporting, and research activities across multiple states and local jurisdictions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all transaction tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax, and supports broader income and franchise tax initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Transaction Tax & Licensing<ul><li>Prepare Annual Reports and manage business license filings across states and localities.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive transaction tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with all filing deadlines.</li></ul>Property Tax Compliance<ul><li>Manage all aspects of Property Tax compliance, including return preparation, valuation assessment reviews, and filing protests when necessary.</li><li>Prepare and file Property Tax Returns and support related reconciliations.</li></ul>Sales & Use Tax Compliance<ul><li>Prepare monthly reconciliations for all transaction tax accounts, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax.</li><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly data requests and returns for Sales & Use Tax prior to submission to third-party preparers.</li></ul>Payments, Reporting & Budgeting<ul><li>Prepare tax payment requests for all transaction taxes, ensuring proper account coding.</li><li>Annually prepare budgets related to transaction tax obligations.</li></ul>Audit & Research Support<ul><li>Respond to tax authority inquiries related to transaction taxes.</li><li>Assist with IDR responses during transaction tax audits.</li><li>Conduct tax research on emerging issues as they arise.</li><li>Assist in preparing income and franchise tax workpapers when needed.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Support the Tax Manager and CFO with additional projects and tasks as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.</li><li>Experience working with transaction taxes, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax.</li><li>Working knowledge of Income and Franchise Tax is a plus.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles; excellent accounting skills are essential.</li><li>Experience conducting tax research related to return preparation.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.</li><li>Experience with Vertex, Oracle, or OneSource tax software is a plus.</li></ul>

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Bethlehem, PA
onsite
Temporary
- USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Transaction Tax Accountant to support our tax compliance, reporting, and research activities across multiple states and local jurisdictions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all transaction tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax, and supports broader income and franchise tax initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Transaction Tax & Licensing<ul><li>Prepare Annual Reports and manage business license filings across states and localities.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive transaction tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with all filing deadlines.</li></ul>Property Tax Compliance<ul><li>Manage all aspects of Property Tax compliance, including return preparation, valuation assessment reviews, and filing protests when necessary.</li><li>Prepare and file Property Tax Returns and support related reconciliations.</li></ul>Sales & Use Tax Compliance<ul><li>Prepare monthly reconciliations for all transaction tax accounts, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax.</li><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly data requests and returns for Sales & Use Tax prior to submission to third-party preparers.</li></ul>Payments, Reporting & Budgeting<ul><li>Prepare tax payment requests for all transaction taxes, ensuring proper account coding.</li><li>Annually prepare budgets related to transaction tax obligations.</li></ul>Audit & Research Support<ul><li>Respond to tax authority inquiries related to transaction taxes.</li><li>Assist with IDR responses during transaction tax audits.</li><li>Conduct tax research on emerging issues as they arise.</li><li>Assist in preparing income and franchise tax workpapers when needed.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Support the Tax Manager and CFO with additional projects and tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
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