Indirect Tax Accountant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Reston, Virginia

Company

Leidos

Industry

Accounting|Tax Accountant

Job summary

Description

The Leidos Corporate Tax Department is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team of tax professionals supporting our Corporate Office located in Reston, VA.

This is a hybrid position that requires up to 2 days onsite work from Reston - VA. Selected candidate is expected to live within commuting distance to Reston - VA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and support state & local tax audits by gathering transaction details, preparing workpapers, and developing arguments for submission to the tax authorities

Gather and analyze data from various systems for reverse sales & use tax audits

Gather and analyze data from various systems to identify tax risk based on program performance locations

Research state & local tax issues and prepare guidance for internal customers

Gather and analyze data from various systems to prepare state & local tax workpapers

Prepare and enter journal entries

Assist the tax team with data gathering and data processing from sources such as the general ledger, contract database and other financial systems

Assist with creating Excel models for various transactions / scenarios

Assist in state & local tax planning and execution for programs in a variety of industries (Federal Govt, Transportation, Construction, Health)

Assist in resolving state & local tax notices

Assist with resale and exemption certificate requests

Assist with ad hoc projects related to indirect tax

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related degree with 2+ years of accounting experience in either corporate or public accounting.

Exceptional project management skills are required, with proactive process improvement experience.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong accounting skills, including demonstrated ability in account reconciliations

Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Flexible with strong judgment and decision-making skills

Able to prioritize workload in order to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Strong attention to detail, yet understand and apply the degree of accuracy necessary for the task at hand

Must be comfortable with virtual communications and working with geographically disparate groups

Organized and demonstrate ability to complete complex tasks and projects requiring independent initiative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Hyperion (or similar systems) are a plus

Energetic and have a high sense of urgency while working on projects

A quick learner who is willing to take on new challenges and roles

A high level of confidence, detail orientation, integrity, self-motivation, and a hands-on approach to problem solving

Self-starter, creative, team player, and positive attitude

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.