Indirect Tax Accountant

The role

The Indirect Tax Accountant will prepare indirect tax work, review general ledger transactions, and perform balance sheet reconciliations. This role supports TEGNA business units through month-end close processes and financial reporting.

What you will do

• Participate actively in month-end close process by preparing monthly journal entries and reporting documents
• Prepare balance sheet accounts and their supporting documentation
• Perform Indirect Tax work including Audit Engagement/Resolution, Escheatment/Unclaimed Property, Real and Personal Property Tax Filing/Payments and Sales/Use Tax Filing/Payments
• Establish and maintain a superior customer service relationship with the sites
• Review various monthly reports and analysis for internal and external management and audit groups
• Utilize good judgment in maintaining essential job functions through planning, analysis and follow up
• Take initiative on tasks that will result in operational efficiencies
• Perform other duties as required, including special projects and potentially complete more complex Journal Entries or Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Required qualifications

• Good problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and detailed oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on superior customer service
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Strong systems orientation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related concentration
• 1-5 years of related experience
• Oracle Cloud ERP general ledger knowledge
• Shared service experience

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% match on first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. provides local news and services with 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. The company reaches more than 100 million people monthly across various platforms.