Tax Accountant

Beacon Resources, in partnership with our Southern California client, seeks a Tax Accountant for a period of three to four months. This role is FULLY REMOTE and a unique opportunity to work at a company that truly lives by their core values. You will join a team of impressive, pedigreed leaders in this newly created role, with access and influence at the highest level of the company.

Job - The Tax Accountant will support several managers to work on tax preparation, tax planning, and tax compliance. You will report to a Director of Tax Compliance.

Culture/Environment - The company is at the forefront of R&D in its industry and embraces diversity, new ideas and creativity with passionate and dedicated employees who balance their passion and work ethic with fun.

Compensation – Starting hourly rate begins at $50/hour and increases depending on qualifications.

TAX ACCOUNTANT DUTIES

Corporate Tax Preparation and Filing Work

• Calculate federal tax returns for the following entities: Sub S Corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and LLC’s
• Complete the timely filing of all required business licenses and environmental tax returns
• Prepare year-end tax provision work papers
• Support the tax planning process, including schedules and pro forma tax financial statements
• Prepare any tax filing extension requests
• Complete the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) filing requirement

Sales Tax

• Double check balance sheets for correct tax liability to each state
• Look at asset, revenue, and liability accounts set up by the company for each state

Property Tax

• Determine proper amount to pay the property's assessed value and state/local property tax rate (mill levy)

Tax Preparation and Research

• Research all relevant tax issues
• Prepare position papers on numerous changes to tax law

Miscellaneous

• Handle all tax audit issues that might arise
• Assist in implementation of new tax software
• Accept all other ad-hoc duties as needed

TAX ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelors in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus or equivalent-level of work experience
• At least three (3) years of work experience as a tax accountant dealing with corporate, property, and sales tax returns, especially on California Property Tax returns, Sub-S Corporations, and partnership tax

Preferred

• Big 4-or Tier 2 accounting firm pedigree
• International tax experience
• Multi-entity tax experience
• CPA

TAX ACCOUNTANT SKILLS

Required

Technical

• Expert-Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)

Interpersonal

• Strong analytical experience
• Detail oriented, with high level of ethics and integrity
• Superior organizational skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tax programs such as CCH, RIA, or ProSystems

Preferred

• Expert-Level experience in an ERP program

For further information, submit your resume in MS Word format to me. I will hold all inquiries in the strictest confidence.