Senior Tax Accountant

Description My client, a rapidly growing Equipment Leasing company located in Bridgewater, has an opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant and offers a Hybrid schedule and great benefits Reviewing sales/use/property tax returns prepared by the other sale/use/property tax staff members, including analysis of the reasonableness of the filings given the reviewer’s knowledge of the company and follow up, as necessary, on unusual findings or relationships. Reviewing lease supplements and researching state tax law to determine appropriate sales and property tax treatment of leased equipment and ensuring that appropriate exemption certificates are on file to avoid potential audit liability. This determination is based on a review of a combination of information provided by the customer and researching applicable tax law and requires knowledge of both the customer and state tax law. Interacting with collection staff and customers as needed to resolve collection issues with respect to sales and use and property tax. Assist with state and local income tax audits and notices. Reconciling tax liabilities, chargebacks and tax payments to the general ledger and recommending charge offs or other reconciling entries, as appropriate. Serving as the sales/use and property tax audit liaison including performing self-audit of company documentation, responding to audit inquiries and attempting to minimize or negate any tax, interest or penalty assessments. Maintaining tax processing software. Obtaining signatures and payments needed for completing and mailing returns. Coordinating billing (chargebacks) to lessees ensuring collection of taxes. Assist with preparation of state income tax returns (50 states) and related schedules for consolidated, combined and single entity filings. Assist with preparation and filing of city/local jurisdiction income tax returns & licenses.Requirements The ideal candidate will have: 4+ years of experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Excellent analytical & time management skills. Prior sales & use and property tax preparation experience. Familiarity with OneSource Tax Software is a plus. Familiarity with OPT property tax software and Vertex sales/use and leasing tax software is critical. Excellent computer/technology skills-Excel & Word are critical.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .