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:

　　Bachelor’s 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 onlyand 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.

　　Original Posting Date:

　　01/12/2024

　　While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

　　REQNUMBER: R-00126532

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.