Tax Software Developer Jobs in Eden Prairie, MN (NOW HIRING)

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Sales & Income Tax Accountant opportunity based in our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This person is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations related to sales and use tax, income tax, and other indirect taxes. This role prepares tax filings, supports tax audits, reconciles tax accounts, and works closely with internal departments to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Use Tax

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns
• Review transactions to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance with applicable regulations
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain tax exemption certificates and resale documentation
• Research sales and use tax laws and communicate impacts to the business, including working with project managers to incorporate proper sales/use tax treatment in the bidding and estimating process
• Support sales tax audits and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities
• Research or coordinate research on international tax issues

Income Tax

• Support the tax provision process, including current and deferred tax calculations
• Prepare related state calculations, including franchise taxes, business activities taxes
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and journal entries
• Gather and analyze data required for tax filings and compliance reporting
• Assist with estimated tax payments and tax forecasting activities
• Oversee tax depreciations and amortization calculations
• Research tax law changes and assess their impact on the organization

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and payments
• Maintain tax calendars and monitor filing deadlines
• Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for audits and financial reporting
• Assist with responses to tax notices and correspondence from tax authorities
• Support internal and external audits related to tax matters

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes and controls
• Assist in implementing tax software and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT teams to improve tax reporting accuracy

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred

Experience

• 2–5+ years of experience in sales tax, income tax, public accounting, or corporate tax
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.) preferred

Technical Skills 

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with tax software such as Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, or CCH preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Competencies 

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking and research skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Reporting Structure This person will report to our Controller.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a position. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance

The salary range is $74,000 to $80,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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