Principal Tax Accountant Jobs

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A Brief Overview
The Principal Tax Accountant works closely with the Director of Tax in assisting with the management and/or preparation of the in-house corporate tax compliance and tax accounting functions of a multistate and multinational affiliated group of corporations.

Locations
United States (Remote)

What you will do

• Oversee indirect tax filing process such as property, sales and use tax.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments.
• Perform research on complex tax issues.
• As Analyze, compile and review information to enable timely and accurate responses to Federal and State notices and audit requests.
• Oversee monthly GL account analyses including reconciling income tax, property and sales tax accounts.
• Manage, prepare and/or review consolidated federal, multi-state separate and unitary, and local corporate tax returns, related workpapers, extensions and estimated payments accurately and in accordance with internal deadlines.
• Assist in the development of staff accountants.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain tax calendar encompassing all tax filings (forms, payments, returns, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax deadlines.
• Assist in preparation of annual corporate income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 including calculation of book/tax adjustments.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Typically, 12+ years of relevant tax experience.

Skills and Abilities

• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Ability to perform tax research and effectively communicate (written and verbal) income tax accounting and compliance issues.
• General knowledge of GAAP/SOX and an understanding of internal accounting controls.
• Experience with RIA Checkpoint, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, and/or Oracle ERP a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of federal and multi-state corporate income taxation. Understanding of international corporate taxation, a plus.
• Strong understanding of tax principles in addition to accounting and business procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Travel Requirements
Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable home or office setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position may be considered remote and require reliable and consistent internet service.

The salary range for this role is $112,700 to $222,240. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.