Tax Accountant

The Role in Brief:

Tax Accountant

EAB is seeking a self-motivated Tax Accountant interested in collaborating with the Director of Tax Accounting to maintain a dynamic and forward-looking tax team. The Tax Accountant will report directly to the Director of Tax Accounting, and will be engaged in a wide range of corporate tax compliance and internal projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to gain valuable experience in many direct and indirect tax regimes, spanning domestic and foreign jurisdictions. In addition to assisting with tax compliance and provision projects, this role will provide timely and critical feedback to the sales, legal and other departments. As EAB Global is a fast-growing international company, the Tax Accountant will gain experience in mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring transactions.

This position is located in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and filing of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns by providing necessary reports, reconciling filings to the general ledger, answering questions and collaborating with third-party advisors
• Prepare, file, and ensure the timely payment of sales and use tax returns, Value-Added tax (VAT) returns, Goods and Services tax (GST) returns, property tax returns, customs duties and excise tax returns
• Support the monthly sales and use tax accrual process by reviewing invoices to determine product or service taxability, and work with internal departments to maintain sales tax exemption certificates
• Prepare foreign withholding tax returns and inquiries, and assist other departments to comply with foreign withholding tax regimes
• Assist the Accounting Department's monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by preparing and reviewing tax accruals
• Support the preparation of tax provisions and prepare tax accounting reconciliations and journal entries
• Thoroughly document all tax team processes and decisions with policies and relevant carryforward notes
• Maintain tax records and relevant documentation
• Support the Director of Tax Accounting with managing all ongoing projects, including recurring tax calendar items and ad-hoc tax projects
• Respond to tax-related notices and internal requests, and assist with tax audits
• Assist with tax planning, tax expense forecasting and various other tax projects
• Meet domestic and foreign tax statutory deadlines by maintaining the tax calendar
• Collaborate with other departments and external advisors and consultants

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 1-3+ years of experience in public accounting or on a corporate tax team
• Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, tax compliance and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and documentation
• Ability to work independently with support, and as part of a team

Ideal Qualifications:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration

If you've reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other's unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $87,500 to $92,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.