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Robert Half Sr. Indirect Tax Accountant in Lexington, North Carolina
Description
Robert Half, a leading specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, is working with a client seeking a Sr. Indirect Tax Accountant (or Manager) to join a thriving team. This position gives the right candidate flexibility, a part-time schedule, and the opportunity to grow professionally in a hybrid work environment. This role will oversee all indirect tax functions within the organization and will be hybrid onsite in Lexington, NC.
Role Overview and Responsibilities:
Working in a cyclical role, you will wear many hats in the indirect tax accounting arena. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sales & Use Tax Filings: Manage filings for 24 states, with 6 states requiring monthly filings and payments. Workload will expand during quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings.
Business Licenses: Handle filings through the Department of Revenue.
CAT (Commercial Activity Tax) for Oregon and Ohio: Perform catch-up work as needed and ensure timely quarterly filings.
Payroll Tax: Address payroll taxes and field related queries.
1099 Reporting: Manage and oversee 1099 filings.
Property Tax Renditions: Prepare and file property tax renditions.
Quarterly Standard External Audits: Assist in managing audit-related deliverables.
Tax Provisioning Support: Compile and provide data for tax provisioning and return preparation.
Why You Should Apply:
Part-time flexibility – achieve work-life balance.
Hybrid options – reduce commuting while engaging with your team in person.
Contract to hire – long-term growth potential.
Work on impactful tax filings across multiple states.
Requirements
Requirements for the Role:
The successful candidate will have a strong background in indirect tax compliance and experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We’re looking for someone with the ability to efficiently balance ongoing responsibilities while staying ahead during tax cycles.
Key attributes include:
Proven expertise in indirect tax accounting (Sales & Use tax, CAT, property tax, etc.).
Familiarity with payroll tax questions or willingness to learn quickly.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage cyclical workloads.
Ability to collaborate across teams and present data during audits or for provisioning purposes.
Ability to be onsite 2 days a week in Lexington, NC
If you are passionate about tax accounting and are ready to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
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