Sales Tax Accountant

Working in the Energy Space for a local company in Lower Fairfield County, this is a 3-4 month project. 60% of the responsibilities will be with Sales Tax and Use Tax returns and 40% Income Tax. The position will work with tax compliance, tax accounting, research and other relevant ad-hoc activities. The position will be part of a small Tax team and will assist the broader Finance team and stakeholders. Responsibilities: -Provide support with the preparation of Sales and Use Tax returns. -Collect and maintain Sales Tax exemption certificates. -Assist with the preparation of Property Tax returns. -Assist with Sales and Income Tax audits and correspondence. -Respond to notices from various tax authorities. -Assist with providing information to the outside tax return preparer for Federal, State and local Income Tax returns. -Calculate and file quarterly estimated tax payments and extension payments. -Maintain the tax calendar -Provide support with the preparation of quarterly and year-end tax provisions. -Maintain, update, and reconcile current and deferred tax accounts. -Assist in researching technical tax matters. -Provide practical, solution-focused responses to issues. -Take initiatives on process improvement. -Work collaboratively with internal employees and external individuals on various projects. Qualifications: -Bachelor degree in Accounting required. -Minimum of 2 years of income tax and sales/use tax experience. -Comprehensive use of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Word. -Experience with tax compliance. -Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to identify process improvement opportunities. -Attention to detail. -Understands the sense of urgency -Eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).