Are you a detail-oriented tax professional looking to deepen your expertise in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? Our client, a dynamic company headquartered in the Allentown area, is hiring a Tax Analyst to support their growing tax function. This is a hands-on role focused on non-income tax compliance, with the opportunity to get involved in income and franchise tax projects as well.
If you're someone who thrives on structure, precision, and tax research-and you enjoy the challenge of navigating multiple jurisdictions-this might be the perfect next step for your career.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Handle the preparation and filing of business licenses and annual reports across various local and state jurisdictions
- Own the full lifecycle of Property Tax compliance, including return preparation, reviewing assessments, and supporting valuation appeals
- Prepare and reconcile monthly Sales & Use Tax data and returns, coordinating with external partners as needed
- Complete monthly reconciliations for key tax-related balance sheet accounts
- Draft tax payment requests and ensure accuracy in GL coding for all transaction tax types
- Develop annual budgets for transaction taxes
- Manage the tax calendar and help respond to inquiries from tax authorities
- Provide support for transaction tax audits and data gathering (e.g., IDRs)
- Assist with income and franchise tax workpapers and documentation
- Conduct ad-hoc tax research and help maintain compliance with evolving tax rules
- Take on special projects at the direction of the Tax Manager or CFO
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA track or tax coursework a plus)
- 1+ years of experience with Sales & Use and Property Tax compliance
- Familiarity with income/franchise tax concepts and financial reporting preferred
- Working knowledge of tax software like Vertex, OneSource, and Oracle is a big plus
- Strong reconciliation skills and an eye for detail
- A proactive mindset-eager to improve processes and dive into tax research
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit