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Sr. Tax Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Duarte, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $50 - $55 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Financial close processing Sales tax return preparation 5 years Corporate tax return preparation Research Accurate transaction records management Compliance documentation Closing the books Senior level Regulatory compliance accounting Audit support Office record organization Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a client in the Duarte, California area through a Contract engagement. This position will focus on indirect tax compliance, month-end accounting support, and regulatory reporting while helping maintain accurate records across multiple tax-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on knowledge of sales and use tax processes, solid accounting judgment, and the ability to manage recurring filings and audit support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare recurring sales and use tax workbooks each month and ensure calculations are complete, accurate, and ready for filing. Support the month-end close by assembling account reconciliations, maintaining closing schedules, and recording tax-related journal entries. Coordinate sales tax setup for newly opened business locations, including required registrations with the appropriate jurisdictions. Create and maintain resale documentation so exemption records remain current and properly organized. Complete census and other regulatory reports in accordance with reporting deadlines and documentation standards. Gather backup materials and transaction support needed for sales tax examinations and respond to audit-related information requests. Review, organize, and route incoming tax correspondence to ensure timely follow-up on notices and agency communications. Handle additional tax filings and special compliance tasks as needed across indirect and related tax functions. 5+ years of tax and accounting experience, with substantial exposure to sales and use tax compliance. Proven ability to prepare tax workpapers, journal entries, and supporting schedules tied to monthly close activities. Experience with sales tax returns, tax preparation, and audit support within a multi-location business environment. Working knowledge of indirect tax processes. Familiarity with corporate tax return and individual tax return concepts is preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines, organize documentation, and maintain accuracy across recurring filings. Proficiency in reviewing tax notices, researching filing requirements, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on compliance matters. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .