Tax Accountant I

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Responsible for assisting management in the preparation and filing of U.S. income tax returns. Also responsible for assisting with estimated/extension payments, tax notices and audits, and working on the quarterly/annual international tax provision, including the calculation of book to tax differences, conducting tax account reconciliations, and responding to various requests.

Job Responsibilities:

• Possess a basic knowledge of federal tax laws and regulations, accounting and related application of such
• Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns
• Assist in the preparation of federal M-1 calculations, federal provision queries, and federal research as needed
• Gather, organize, calculate and correctly utilize data from multiple general ledger and accounting systems
• Assist with special projects and support tax planning
• Assist with tax research

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of federal tax experience
• Basic understanding of federal and income taxation
• Basic knowledge of ASC 740 and uncertain tax position concepts
• Tax research software (specifically Checkpoint) experience is a plus
• Alteryx experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA certification preferred

Competencies:

• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use own judgment and work with limited supervision
• Ability to interact and team with professionals within the tax department
• Detail and process oriented
• Ability to embrace change and be flexible to changing business needs

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-TX - Houston