Tax Accountant

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers' compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you're passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients' business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody's perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Tax Accountant position is responsible for the preparation of the in-house corporate tax compliance and tax accounting functions of a multistate and multinational affiliated group of corporations. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated federal, multi-state separate and unitary, local and/or international corporate tax returns, related workpapers, extensions and estimated payments 
• Research and respond to notices and information requests from various taxing jurisdictions      
• Assist in preparation of annual corporate income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 including calculation of book/tax adjustments.      
• Prepare indirect tax filings such as property, sales and use tax.     
• Prepare monthly GL account analyses including reconciling income tax, property and sales tax accounts
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments
• Perform research on tax issues.      
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner.   
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager's discretion
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work and education experience

Work Experience

• Typically 2+ years of progressive work experience in tax required
•  Experience in public accounting and/or a Fortune 1000 size company (publicly traded) with high volume transactions and disciplined close process preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of tax principles in addition to accounting and business procedures
• Ability to perform tax research and effectively communicate (written and verbal) income tax accounting and compliance issues
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Experience with RIA Checkpoint, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, and/or Oracle ERP a plus
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills    
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to follow up on pending issues, take initiative and solve problems
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.      
• Experience working with the Indian tax authorities (Indian Revenue Service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)      

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact to request such an accommodation.