Tax Accountant

Summary

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. The Tax Accountant will coordinate with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal and state tax returns while maintaining compliance with construction-related tax laws and supporting strategic tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns. This will include providing information to the firm, participating in meetings, tracking progress and deadlines as well reviewing the returns
• Prepare and file certain returns that are not filed by the CPA firm
• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Research and interpret sales and use tax laws in multiple states, including nexus determinations, exemption rules, and construction-specific applications
• Educate staff on the sales tax laws in various states including what documents to provide to vendors and owners
• Advise management on the sales tax implications of construction contracts, materials purchases, equipment, and capital expenditures
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations
• Maintain compliance with multi-state tax nexus and reporting requirements
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax forecasts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities
• Partner with the Controller and CFO on tax strategy, planning, and cash flow optimization
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of tax filings, payments, and supporting documentation
• Support year-end close and collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a multi-state environment
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance
• Direct experience with sales and use tax compliance in a multi-state environment is required, including return preparation and research
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
• CPA or EA preferred
• Familiarity with construction industry accounting and job costing (a plus)
• Familiarity with solar industry a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a multi-state environment
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance
• Direct experience with sales and use tax compliance in a multi-state environment is required, including return preparation and research
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members

Nice to Haves

• CPA or EA preferred
• Familiarity with construction industry accounting and job costing (a plus)
• Familiarity with solar industry a plus

Benefits

• HYBRID OR REMOTE AVAILABLE