We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term engagement, offering a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on managing tax filings, payments, and compliance while supporting financial reporting within a collaborative and fast-paced team. Responsibilities: • Prepare and file sales and income tax reports using state and local tax portals. • Process tax payments, including submissions through portals, mailing checks, and completing necessary documentation. • Handle annual business registrations and reporting requirements to maintain compliance. • Analyze data to ensure accurate sales tax calculations and address discrepancies or system issues. • Manage customer tax exemptions in NetSuite and Vertex Cloud systems. • Respond to sales tax inquiries from internal teams, providing timely and accurate information. • Assist the accounting department by preparing journal entries related to tax payments and financial reporting. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth tax-related processes and address cross-functional needs.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales tax or a strong accounting background with a willingness to learn. • Familiarity with NetSuite Cloud and Vertex Cloud is highly desirable. • Knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries and general ledger processes. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. • Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders. • Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies or system errors. • Experience with corporate tax returns and general ledger activities is a plus.

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Columbia, MD
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term engagement, offering a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on managing tax filings, payments, and compliance while supporting financial reporting within a collaborative and fast-paced team. Responsibilities: • Prepare and file sales and income tax reports using state and local tax portals. • Process tax payments, including submissions through portals, mailing checks, and completing necessary documentation. • Handle annual business registrations and reporting requirements to maintain compliance. • Analyze data to ensure accurate sales tax calculations and address discrepancies or system issues. • Manage customer tax exemptions in NetSuite and Vertex Cloud systems. • Respond to sales tax inquiries from internal teams, providing timely and accurate information. • Assist the accounting department by preparing journal entries related to tax payments and financial reporting. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth tax-related processes and address cross-functional needs.
2025-10-09T16:14:29Z