Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Akima is looking for a Tax Accountant to work in Herndon, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Business Licenses :

Ensure compliance with business license requirements across multiple jurisdictions, preparing and filing the necessary applications and renewals.

Track renewal deadlines and manage the timely submission of business license applications to avoid penalties or disruptions in business operations.

Maintain accurate records of current business licenses and communicate with local authorities to ensure compliance with licensing regulations.

Property Taxes :

Manage the property tax compliance process, including calculating, preparing, and filing returns across multiple jurisdictions.

Review property tax assessments and coordinate with local authorities to ensure proper valuation and assessments.

Ensure timely payment of property tax bills.

Data Analysis :

Handle large volumes of data for sales tax, business, professional and occupational license (BPOL), property taxes, apportionment using data analysis tools like Excel, Power BI, or any other tools to make the process smooth and efficient.

Perform data reconciliation and detailed data mining to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with tax requirements.

Sales and Use Tax :

Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for multiple states and jurisdictions.

Analyze large datasets to identify sales and use tax liabilities and ensure proper tax reporting.

Stay current with evolving state and local tax regulations.

Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on minimizing tax risks related to sales and use tax.

Audit and Notice Support :

Assist in responding to tax audits and provide supporting documentation for sales and use tax, and property tax audits.

Collaborate with internal departments to provide tax-related insights and ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.

Support the Tax Manager / Director in special tax projects and initiatives, such as system implementations and tax process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax accounting with a strong focus on sales and use tax, Business Licenses and property taxes.

Advanced in data analysis and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, vlookups, and large dataset management.

Strong understanding of state and local tax regulations and compliance requirements.

Ability to research and collaborate with team to problem-solve.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Experience with Cost Point, Avalara is a plus.

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.