Accountant Philadelphia, PA (Remote) + Apply + + + + About CentralSquare Technologies CentralSquare is a unique enterprise software company whose mission is to build safer, smarter, more connected communities. More than 8,000 public sector agencies trust CentralSquare solutions each and every day. We serve governments of all sizes, from small towns to major cities, to make delivering public services less costly and more efficient. Job Description Summary The position will require strong technical tax/accounting and analytical skills, and ability to multi-task and work with others organization-wide in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is mostly tax related but may work with other accounting team members on special projects. Responsibilities: + Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns. + Responsible for all aspects of income, sales, and property tax liabilities. + Prepare, review and file various reports for federal, state and local reporting as well as other areas of tax compliance (monthly, quarterly, annually). + Coordinates with external accountants for federal and state income tax reporting. + Maintains current knowledge of tax laws, updates and revisions and informs management of issues affecting the business. + Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet business plans while managing tax liability. + Investigates and reconciles discrepancies. + Anticipates potential tax filing conflicts and resolves before returns are filed, i.e., acquisitions, fixed purchase option leases, etc. + Reconciles any year-end balances and recover any tax overpayments. + Assists with tax audits. + Monitors internal reporting software database for integrity and maintenance. + Complete and file annual reports and business licenses. + Coordinate and file with SOS in new states. + Maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates. + Complete month-end account reconciliations. + Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis. + Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with a rapid close process and stringent reporting requirements for monthly and quarterly management and Board reviews Skills & Requirements + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or MBA + 2-3 years of experience working as Tax Accountant + Software and SaaS company experience is strongly preferred + CPA license strongly preferred + Advanced Excel skills + Ability to lead and drive ad-hoc projects