What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Everstory Partners?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Why Everstory
At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support.
We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.
The Impact You Will Make
The Tax Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of tax filings, directly impacting Everstory’s financial integrity. Through managing critical tax processes, including income tax returns, personal property filings, and exemption maintenance, this role helps optimize tax efficiency and mitigate risks. Their attention to detail and proactive approach supports timely, accurate reporting, fostering strong relationships with regulatory authorities. By driving consistency and accuracy in tax operations, the Tax Accountant contributes to the company’s overall financial health and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns for funeral homes and cemeteries across multiple states, ensuring timely remittance and compliance with state and local tax regulations.
- Record sales tax payments accurately through book entries for the appropriate legal entities, supporting consistent financial reporting.
- Research tax classification and rate changes using BNA Research to maintain compliance with evolving tax laws.
- Manage Personal Property Tax filings, including asset transfer research, accurate tax reporting, remittance processing, and dispute resolution with state and local authorities.
- Oversee annual exemption filings to maintain tax-exempt status in California, Washington, and Indiana, supported by detailed land usage data and legal research.
- Assist the Senior Tax Accountant with preparing income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments for Everstory Parent Corporation and related entities.
- Prepare trial balances, complete book-to-tax journal entries, and manage OneSource data uploads, while supporting ad hoc projects and maintaining organized tax records.
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Our Investment in You
Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including : Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more!
Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
