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.