Accountant, Income Tax

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This is an onsite role in Chesapeake, VA

The Income Tax Accountant supports the Company’s federal, state, and local income tax compliance along with related tax reporting activities. This position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, tax notices, electronic filing administration, and supporting workpapers. The role also provides support for income tax audits and other department projects.

This position reports to the Income Tax Manager and works closely with other members of the tax team to ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local income tax requirements.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns or extensions, estimated tax payment calculations and related supporting workpapers.

·       Maintain tax calendars and assist in monitoring filing and payment deadlines to ensure timely compliance.

·       Support the administration of electronic filing, tax payment processes (including registrations, account maintenance, tracking filing and payment status), and resolving e-file rejections or other issues.

·       Assist with account reconciliations and other tax-related accounting activities, as needed.

·       Assist with review and resolution of federal, state, and local tax notices and correspondence.

·       Research basic federal, state, and local income tax matters and document conclusions under the guidance of tax management.

·       Support federal, state, and local income tax audits by gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules as requested.

·       Assist with other operating tax projects such as property tax and sales tax, as needed.

·       Support the Income Tax team special projects and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

·       Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

·       Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while recognizing when to escalate issues.

·       Effective written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

·       Ability and willingness to learn tax compliance software.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree.

·       One to two years of relevant experience.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Strong ability to use systems.

·       CPA certification or progress toward CPA eligibility is a plus but not required.

Projected Salary Range:$65,500-82,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.