Indirect Tax Accountant
Leidos
- Dunn Loring, VA
- $55,250-99,875 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist and support state & local tax audits by gathering transaction details, preparing workpapers, and developing arguments for submission to the tax authorities
- Gather and analyze data from various systems for reverse sales & use tax audits
- Gather and analyze data from various systems to identify tax risk based on program performance locations
- Research state & local tax issues and prepare guidance for internal customers
- Gather and analyze data from various systems to prepare state & local tax workpapers
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Assist the tax team with data gathering and data processing from sources such as the general ledger, contract database and other financial systems
- Assist with creating Excel models for various transactions / scenarios
- Assist in state & local tax planning and execution for programs in a variety of industries (Federal Govt, Transportation, Construction, Health)
- Assist in resolving state & local tax notices
- Assist with resale and exemption certificate requests
- Assist with ad hoc projects related to indirect tax
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree with 2+ years of accounting experience in either corporate or public accounting.
- Exceptional project management skills are required, with proactive process improvement experience.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong accounting skills, including demonstrated ability in account reconciliations
- Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Flexible with strong judgment and decision-making skills
- Able to prioritize workload in order to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong attention to detail, yet understand and apply the degree of accuracy necessary for the task at hand
- Must be comfortable with virtual communications and working with geographically disparate groups
- Organized and demonstrate ability to complete complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Hyperion (or similar systems) are a plus
- Energetic and have a high sense of urgency while working on projects
- A quick learner who is willing to take on new challenges and roles
- A high level of confidence, detail orientation, integrity, self-motivation, and a hands-on approach to problem solving
- Self-starter, creative, team player, and positive attitude