Job Title : Tax Accountant I
Location : St. Louis, MO, USA
Job Summary :
The Tax Accountant I supports financial reporting, tax data review, analysis, and research of tax treatments. Working under close supervision, this role gathers and reviews tax-related information to assist upper management in determining tax positions and completing quarterly filings. The position ensures accurate preparation and review of tax documents while applying foundational tax regulation knowledge.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist in preparing tax forms and documents for federal, state, and local filing.
- Help process daily, weekly, and monthly tax payments.
- Review financial statements, expenses, and past tax returns to support future filing recommendations.
- Apply tax regulations to complete accounting and reporting activities.
- Provide tax-related knowledge for internal teams, including support for RFP responses.
- Review tax issues impacting the company and draft memos documenting tax positions.
- Seek guidance from senior leaders on complex tax-related matters.
Educational Requirements :
University degree preferred.Work Experience :
3-5 years of experience preparing 1040 individual tax returns (preferred).CPA or Enrolled Agent certification preferred.Entry-level acceptable for baseline role; experience strongly preferred for this requirement.