
Tax Accountant
TJX (TJ Maxx / Marshalls / HomeGoods)
Marlborough, MA · HybridFull-time$54–67K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Tax Accountant prepares and files sales and use tax returns and payments for U.S. divisions, supports licensing, reconciles general ledger liability accounts, and assists with state and local audits. The role also works with IT and stores on sales tax rate updates, tests system fixes and enhancements, and handles special projects. Candidates should have accounting or finance education or equivalent experience, along with relevant accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
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Full job description
TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description: The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.
- Prepare, file, and pay all Sales and Use Tax returns and payments for US divisions managing multiple / variable tax rates for localities.
- Assist in applying for new and renewal licenses and ensuring licenses are maintained and payments are processed accordingly.
- Reconcile General Ledger liability accounts, research and resolve any variances.
- Assist in providing State & Local Auditors with reporting, sales detail, and invoices to address requirements.
- Work with IT to update and enter sales tax rates. Verify with Stores that the changes have been updated on the registers.
- Participate in testing of system fixes and enhancements and address any system issues.
- Special projects as assigned.
Who We Are Looking For: You.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
- 1-2 years in Accounting or Finance environment, preferably Tax related
- Intermediate Accounting knowledge
- Understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of Excel and Word and the ability to build moderately complex spreadsheets
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and written skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Address: 300 Value Way Location: USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way
This position has a starting salary range of USD $53,600.00 to $67,000.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
How this job compares
Set against the 765 open Tax Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54–67K/yr
- US median$80–153K/yr453 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $60K, is 50% below the US median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of Tax Accountant salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Tax Accountant jobs in Massachusetts and 765 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Deloitte136 open
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting80 open
- PwC62 open
- Experience
- Tax Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (650 postings).
- Education
- 509 of the 765 open Tax Accountant jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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