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Five Guys
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Staff Tax Accountant
Five Guys · Alexandria, Virginia, United States
In short
The Staff Tax Accountant supports tax compliance, reporting, and audit activities by preparing filings and reconciling tax accounts. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least one year of tax accounting experience. Proficiency in tax compliance, financial analysis, and Microsoft Excel is required for this role.
About Five Guys
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Questions about this role
- Is this Five Guys role remote?
- Tagged remote.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
The Staff Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company's tax compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities by researching and analyzing tax-related accounts, preparing tax filings, reconciling tax accounts, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role exercises independent judgment in evaluating tax issues, prioritizing filing requirements,
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- The Staff Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company's tax
- compliance, reporting, planning, and audit activities by researching and
- analyzing tax-related accounts, preparing tax filings, reconciling tax accounts,
- and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role exercises
- independent judgment in evaluating tax issues, prioritizing filing requirements,
- analyzing financial information, and ensuring compliance with federal, state,
- and local tax regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze transaction tax activity and apply applicable tax regulations to
- prepare and file various tax returns, including sales and use tax, property
- tax, and other indirect tax filings.
- Review and prepare Provided By Client (PBC) documentation during tax audits,
reconcile supporting records, and respond to auditor requests.
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes under ASC 740/SFAS 109
- by analyzing tax data, preparing schedules, and identifying items requiring
- further review.
- Prepare year-end tax compliance schedules, including M-1 calculations and
supporting tax information.
- Assist with quarterly tax estimates and projections by analyzing financial
activity, identifying variances, and escalating issues as necessary.
- Research tax issues and prepare draft responses to federal, state, and local
tax notices, including supporting documentation and recommended actions.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal departments to prioritize
requests, resolve routine tax questions, and ensure timely compliance.
- Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries related to tax
transactions.
- Reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and
annual basis.
- Partner with accounting staff and cross-functional teams to meet reporting
deadlines and support overall accounting operations.
- Perform additional tax and accounting duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 1+ years of tax accounting experience preferred.
- Understanding of tax compliance, tax reporting, and general accounting
principles.
- Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, tax provisions, tax audits,
and tax reconciliations preferred.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
and priorities.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Tax & Accounting Knowledge
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Sales & use tax filings
- Property tax filings
- Tax provisions (ASC 740/SFAS 109)
- Tax audits and audit support
- Federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Tax notices and correspondence
- M-1 calculations
- Quarterly estimates and projections
- Journal entries and account reconciliations
Analytical Skills
- Financial analysis
- Variance analysis
- Problem solving
- Research and interpretation of tax regulations
- Independent judgment and decision making
Communication Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare professional correspondence and responses to taxing
authorities
- Ability to collaborate with internal departments and external tax
professionals
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Internet and business software applications
- Great Plains experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
- The role is performed in an office or remote office environment and requires
extended computer use.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical for
success.
- The successful candidate must be able to manage competing priorities while
maintaining compliance with tax regulations and company policies.
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