Leidos
Job title:
Indirect Tax Accountant
Company
Leidos
Job description
DescriptionThe Leidos Corporate Tax Department is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team of tax professionals supporting our Corporate Office located in Reston, VA.This is a hybrid position that requires 2-3 days onsite work from Reston – VA. Selected candidate is expected to live within commuting distance to Reston – VA.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree with 1-2 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
Please note that we’re budgeting a salary that’s closer to the midpoint of the pay range.Original Posting Date: 2024-06-05While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range: Pay Range $48,100.00 – $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Expected salary
$48100 – 86950 per year
Location
Dulles, VA
Job date
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 07:59:28 GMT
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