Sr. Accountant

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager or Senior Tax Accountant to support a retail organization in Carson, California, on a long-term contract engagement. This role will be instrumental in supporting the company’s tax function, with a strong emphasis on reconciliations, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional tax matters. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in state and local tax and prior experience working within complex, multi-entity organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns to ensure timely and accurate filings

• Manage tax provision workpapers and support quarterly and annual tax reporting processes

• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax, income tax, and other indirect tax requirements

• Research tax laws and evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on the business

• Support tax audits and respond to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities

• Assist with tax planning initiatives designed to minimize risk and improve process efficiency

• Reconcile tax accounts and maintain complete, accurate supporting documentation

• Partner with finance, accounting, and external advisors on tax-related matters and special projects

• Handle multi-entity and multi-state tax compliance activities

• Monitor inventory, distribution, and retail-specific tax issues to ensure ongoing compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5+ years of progressive tax accounting experience, preferably within retail, consumer products, distribution, or other complex operating environments

• Strong knowledge of state and local tax, including sales and use tax and multi-state compliance

• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns and tax provision workpapers

• Proven background in account reconciliations, tax compliance, and audit support

• Experience working in complex, multi-entity organizations

• Strong understanding of indirect tax requirements and related reporting obligations

• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems and tax software is highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred

• Prior experience in the retail or distribution industry preferred

• Familiarity with inventory and distribution-related tax considerations

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