Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI) , a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC . Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

Role Overview

DCI is searching for a Tax Accountant to be responsible for preparing reports/calculations required for tax filings related to income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and other types of taxes (except payroll). The colleague will coordinate the timely and accurate filing of sales, use, and property tax returns. Additionally, the colleague will assist with certain accounting functions related to taxes such as booking monthly tax accruals and recording tax payments.

Pay starting at $60,000 annual salary.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office at 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL, 33602

Position Responsibilities

• Gather information and prepare reports necessary to prepare tax returns
• Manage/coordinate the timely and accurate filing of sales, use, and property tax returns
• From time to time, prepare and file tax returns (generally outsourced)
• Review property tax bills to ensure the property valuations and charges are reasonable
• Coordinate the payment of tax bills, invoices, and returns with paid preparers or DCI accounts payable team
• From time to time, remit payment of tax bills/returns online
• Prepare tax registration/renewal forms required by the taxing authorities
• Assist with the forecasting of tax payments
• Ensure the company is in good standing with the taxing authorities
• Respond to tax notices by writing to or calling the taxing authorities
• In the event of a governmental tax audit, assist with gathering information requested by the auditor
• Gather and supply information requested by professional service providers (e.g. financial auditors, paid preparers, etc.)
• Assist with accounting tasks related to tax such booking accrual entries, reconciling general ledgers for tax accounts, and recording tax payments in the accounting system
• Assist with the review and management of sales tax exemption certificates to mitigate audit exposure
• From time to time, research the taxability of specific products and services by jurisdictions to ensure the billing system is configured correctly
• Assist with opening and reviewing mail (mainly tax bills & notices received in the mail)
• From time to time, assist with mailing tax returns
• Help maintain "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOPs) for indirect tax processes to ensure consistency
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting (preferred)
• 1 -2 years of accounting/tax-related experience (preferred)
• Proficient with MS Excel
• Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

DCI Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement