Junior Tax Accountant

3 Weeks ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Junior Tax Accountant, you will be part of a six-person tax department primarily responsible for non-income-based taxes and other regulatory filings. You will also gain exposure to state, local, and federal income taxation. Your responsibilities include preparing and filing sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions in the US and Canada, analyzing and reconciling sales tax liability accounts, researching and monitoring states for changes in sales tax regulations, preparing and filing property tax returns, annual reports, and business licenses, and assisting with audits by state tax authorities. You will also perform technical tax research, collaborate with finance and sales teams, identify process improvement opportunities, and assist with the preparation of workpapers for tax returns.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Flexible paid vacation time and company holidays

Job Details

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.  
 
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Tax Accountant I and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.   This will be a hybrid role working between your home office and our Burlington  MA headquarters.
 
The Tax Accountant will be part of a six person tax department and their primary responsibilities will include non-income based taxes and other regulatory filings. They will also gain exposure to state, local, and federal income taxation. 

In this role, you will:

  • Prepare and file sales & use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions in the US and Canada
  • Analyze and reconcile sales tax liability accounts
  • Perform research and monitor states for changes in sales tax regulations
  • Prepare and file property tax returns, annual reports and business licenses as well as other non-income based returns
  • Respond to notices from state tax authorities
  • Assist with audits by state tax authorities
  • Perform technical tax research to support tax positions
  • Collaborate with finance and sales teams to address sales tax related matters
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices
  • Assist with preparation of supporting workpapers for federal and state tax returns including R&D and foreign tax credit

Your background: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Excel & Word
  • Strong analytical, verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Self motivated with ability to work independently and own processes with multiple deadlines

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.   

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  

  • Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance. 
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
  • Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. 
 
Apply Now!
 
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