Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support the company's federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations, focusing primarily on sales and use tax matters across a multi-state footprint.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including data compilation, return preparation, and reconciliations
- Research and analyze the sales and use tax treatment of transactions through the review of contracts, invoices, and other supporting documentation
- Support use tax accruals and identify potential exposure areas
- Assist with exemption certificate management and compliance documentation
- Assist with international, federal, and state income tax compliance, including data gathering and initiating payments
- Support non-income-based tax filings
- Assist in responding to tax notices and information requests
- Assist with nexus analysis, state registrations, and related compliance requirements
- Monitor and research federal, state, and local tax law changes, with a focus on SALT developments
- Maintain tax work papers and supporting documentation, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit ready
- Assist in improving tax processes, controls, and documentation
Skills
- Foundational knowledge of state and local tax (SALT) principles, including sales and use tax
- Comfortable conducting tax research using online resources and tax research platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors
- Experience with tax compliance tools such as Avalara or Vertex required; advanced proficiency preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution
- CPA license highly preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, with exposure to sales and use tax
- Experience in the service industry preferred
- Prior public accounting experience is preferred
- Experience with Vantagepoint is a plus
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Company Overview
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.dlbassociates.com/.