What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Kyler Professional Search?
Tax Associate - Corporate Office - NOT Public Accounting
Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Our client is seeking a Tax Associate to prepare and file the federal and state income tax return, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IRS and state regulations. This role is responsible for the quarterly tax close and related reporting tasks for non-regulated entities, with a primary focus on tax compliance and provisions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare income tax provision calculations, record journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and contribute to the year-end income tax audit.
- Assist in researching tax regulations to stay current on changes in tax legislation and understand their impact on the organization.
- Analyze financial documents, such as income statements, balance sheets, and journal entry details, to accurately report taxable income and deductions.
- Prepare income tax disclosures for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the income tax budgeting and forecasting process, assessing its impact on net income and cash tax flow.
- Prepare subsidiary federal pro formas, federal consolidated income tax return, and multiple state income tax return.
- Prepare and file federal and state extensions and estimated payments.
- Support IRS and state tax audits by gathering necessary documentation and providing explanations for tax positions taken.
- Utilize tax software and other technologies to streamline the tax preparation and filing process.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field required.
- 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience with OneSource.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of state and federal tax regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with tax research tools.
- Familiarity with data analytics and automation systems.
- Understanding of artificial intelligence applications in taxation.
- Experience with PowerPlan’s Tax Provision module or other tax provisioning systems.
- Experience with PowerPlan’s PowerTax module or other tax fixed asset systems.
If you are detail-oriented and eager to expand your tax expertise in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
