Tax Staff Accountant

Tax Staff Accountant (US - Remote)What to expect when you join the Sikich familyTeam members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!Are you ready to grow with us?Position SummaryPrimary Job ResponsibilitiesConsulting on state and local tax services with existing clientsAssisting with tax planning and research memosDeveloping an understanding of state and local tax regulationsPreparation of tax notices responses and assist with tax field examsReverse audits and taxability studiesPreparation of income and franchise tax returns for various statesPreparation of miscellaneous sales tax formsRequirementsBA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law1+ year of sales/use tax experienceExperience in preparing multiple state tax income or franchise returnsExperience with Avalara would be preferredProficiency with computerized tax software & Microsoft OfficeStrong client rapport & project management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environmentStrong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsComfortable working in a remote environmentIn addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.About SikichSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.Sikich Total RewardsOur team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.Some examples of our many benefits:Sikich maintains a

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy . We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.Sikich offers a

comprehensive wellness program

to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.We also offer:Flexible work arrangementsHealth, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance optionsHSA employer contributionNine (9) paid holidays annuallyA robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children401(k) with employer contributionsCPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study daysTuition reimbursementGenerous employee referral bonus programClient referral bonus programPet insuranceFORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communitiesWant to learn more? Visit our

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Glassdoor profile .Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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