Tax Accountant

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Tax

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Accounting, Data Visualization Tools, Finance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel

Certifications:

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT there is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. Our work depends on a Tax Accountant joining our team to support the GDIT Tax Department activities in Herndon, VA.

As a Tax Accountant supporting the GDIT Tax Department, you will be trusted to support tax department strategy, planning and compliance functions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

·         Tax Strategy and Planning:

• Participate in tax forecasts including liability, cash tax and effective tax rate
• Strategic tax planning, analysis, and communication
• Identify/Support tax saving or risk mitigating opportunities
• Implement/Manage tax saving or risk mitigating opportunities
• Analyze and support tax ramifications of contract proposals
• Research jurisdictional tax law and maintain current knowledge of tax laws affecting the company
• Provide guidance to non-tax functions regarding direct and indirect tax requirements

·         Accounting for Income Tax and Tax Compliance:

• Preparation of federal and state income tax returns
• Analyze and prepare journal entries including income and transactional taxes
• Assist in automation, preparation and review of indirect tax returns
• Support corporate headquarters in audit inquiries
• Support state income and non-income tax audit inquiries
• Participate/Assist in business unit financial statement internal and external audit inquiries
• dentify/Support process improvements, systems enhancements, and process automation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant discipline plus 2+ years of related experience: OR in lieu of degree, 6 years of related work experience is required
• Experience with Corporate Taxation or Accounting/Finance
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge of financial systems
• Familiarity with technology tools or data visualization and/or data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, etc
• Experience with multiple work streams to include bringing together disparate information into a final product

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in use of Data Visualization tools to enable efficient gathering, analysis, and utilization of complex and unaligned data sources
• Experience with utilization of technology to improve process efficiency
• Experience with tax preparation or multi-state corporations
• Helpful if familiar with CorpTax and/or other tax software
• Financial and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and profit analysis concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley audit and reporting requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Ability to handle moderately complex assignments and multiple projects at once
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction, and seeks process improvement
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Location: Hybrid

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $63,750 - $86,250. This is