Tax Accountant
Job Description
It is an exciting time to be at Extra Space. We have been featured on multiple "Best Places to Work" awards, including Forbes and Glassdoor. We’re an S&P 500 company that hasn’t stopped growing since our founding in 1977. Today we are leading the self-storage industry in more ways than one, but in order to maintain this lead, we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. Self-storage is our product, helping people is our passion. Come grow with us and find out why so many of our employees recommend us as a great place to work.
We are currently hiring for an entry-level Tax Accountant at our corporate offices located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, you will help in the preparation and filing of Federal and State tax returns on behalf of the Company and its Joint Venture partnerships. You will also be responsible for assisting with Sales and Use tax filings, as well as, work closely with other members of the Financial Tax team.
Primary Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation of U.S. Federal & State income tax filings from beginning to end (i.e. tax planning, data collection, work-paper preparation and issue analysis, tax estimates and extensions, return preparation, return filing, tax payments)
Aids in the preparation of the ASC 740 Financial Reporting for Income Taxes (Provision) on a quarterly and annual basis
Prepares and reviews tax depreciation books on a monthly and annual basis
Recognizes and analyzes tax issues and conducts tax research
Helps in the preparation of monthly sales tax filings
Job Specifications
A tactful, pro-active, and professional personality is required
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Highly motivated with confidence to independently address issues
Working knowledge of tax preparation software preferred
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer related skills and accounting systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required
Master’s Degree preferred
Some tax experience helpful
We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide the following benefits and more:
Well defined career paths
Great work/life balance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending (FSA)
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability
401K with company match after 90 days of service
Holiday pay and paid time off
Extensive wellness program and various employee discount programs
Personal health advocate
On-site fitness center
Free soda, coffee, and snacks all day every day and much, much more!
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through the "Find Internal Career Openings" in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePosted: 5/23/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: R-41300