Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate, compliant, and timely tax reporting. This position directly supports the company’s fiscal health and strategic decision-making by ensuring adherence to complex federal, state, and local tax regulations. As a key member of our collaborative tax team, the Tax Accountant contributes to process improvement, risk mitigation, and the company’s broader commitment to operational excellence and transparency.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely filings for corporate, partnership, and disregarded entity state and local income tax returns.

Prepare separate federal corporate and partnership income tax returns and associated informational filings.

Prepare, pay, and file quarterly tax estimates and extensions.

Retrieve, compile, and organize data from the general ledger and tax depreciation software for calculations such as state and local apportionment.

Maintain organized and complete tax records to ensure accessibility and compliance.

Research and analyze state and local income tax matters to support accurate tax filings.

Respond to income tax notices and inquiries from federal, state, and local authorities.

Assist with business license filings and renewals.

Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.

Compile data and assist with annual 1099 reporting.

Respond to specialty tax notices and assist with state and local sales and use tax audits.

Provide support with international tax compliance as needed.

Partner with tax department leadership on process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

1+ years of relevant tax experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems.

CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.