Sr. Public Tax Accountant
<p>Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled Indirect Tax Consultant to support a large, private equity–backed retail and wholesale client. This consultant will play a critical role in managing sales & use tax compliance and property tax preparation for a multi-state operation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file Sales & Use Tax returns for multiple Western states (CA, IL, WY, MO, OR, WA, NM, CO, KS, NE) on a monthly and quarterly basis, submitting returns directly into state websites until a new automated tax system is implemented.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset amortization schedules (real and personal property) in preparation for property tax filings across 500+ locations.</li><li>Prepare property tax journal entries (liability, expense, and prepaid accounts) for each location and maintain detailed amortization schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting support as needed to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.</li><li>Partner with internal finance and tax teams during the transition to a more robust Sales & Use Tax system.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working in high-volume transaction environments.</li><li>Strong background in multi-state Sales & Use Tax compliance and property tax preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in large-company tax environments required; private equity portfolio company experience a plus.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) required.</li><li>Familiarity with large ERP systems and indirect tax tools such as Avalara or Vertex strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting principles, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.</li></ul>
Individual Tax Return, Tax - Sales & Use, Corporate Tax Return, Tax Preparation, Sales Tax
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- Long Beach, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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43.00 - 48.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled Indirect Tax Consultant to support a large, private equity–backed retail and wholesale client. This consultant will play a critical role in managing sales & use tax compliance and property tax preparation for a multi-state operation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file Sales & Use Tax returns for multiple Western states (CA, IL, WY, MO, OR, WA, NM, CO, KS, NE) on a monthly and quarterly basis, submitting returns directly into state websites until a new automated tax system is implemented.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset amortization schedules (real and personal property) in preparation for property tax filings across 500+ locations.</li><li>Prepare property tax journal entries (liability, expense, and prepaid accounts) for each location and maintain detailed amortization schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting support as needed to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.</li><li>Partner with internal finance and tax teams during the transition to a more robust Sales & Use Tax system.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working in high-volume transaction environments.</li><li>Strong background in multi-state Sales & Use Tax compliance and property tax preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in large-company tax environments required; private equity portfolio company experience a plus.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) required.</li><li>Familiarity with large ERP systems and indirect tax tools such as Avalara or Vertex strongly preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting principles, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.</li></ul>
- 2025-09-24T19:49:43Z