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Corporate Tax Staff AccountantRobert Half

  • Not-remote
  • Temp
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Salary
  • Santa Cruz, CA

Job Summary

Description We are looking for a Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in California in a hybrid, contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a tax specialist who brings strong experience across corporate income tax, indirect tax, and compliance activities while working closely with accounting and finance partners. The selected candidate will contribute to accurate filings, reliable reporting, and efficient tax processes in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and examine corporate tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions to support accurate and timely reporting.

Oversee indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax and other transaction-based tax requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.

Coordinate return submissions, tax payments, and supporting documentation so deadlines are consistently met without errors.

Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by assisting with tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and related schedules.

Organize tax records and provide audit support by compiling requested materials and addressing questions from internal and external reviewers.

Monitor updates to tax legislation and evaluate how regulatory changes may affect reporting requirements and compliance practices.

Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate tax data within Microsoft Dynamics and strengthen day-to-day tax reporting workflows.

Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency across compliance and reporting activities. Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

At least 2 years of tax accounting experience, including exposure to corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance.

Practical experience preparing or supporting corporate tax returns and related filings.

Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics in an accounting or tax environment.

Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and tax-related account reconciliations.

Solid understanding of corporate tax principles, sales and use tax requirements, and broader compliance standards.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with careful attention to detail.

CPA certification, or active progress toward completion, is preferred.

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