Job Description
Job Opportunity: Junior Sales & Use Tax Accountant (Temp-to-Hire) Location: Tampa, FL (Westshore District) Start Date: May 1, 2026 Compensation: $28.85 - $33.65/hr
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to specialize in the complex and rewarding world of Tax? We are seeking a motivated Sales & Use Tax Accountant to join our team in a beautiful, high-end corporate office located in the heart of the Tampa Westshore District.
This is a Temp-to-Hire position designed for someone with foundational experience who is hungry to grow into a subject matter expert within a massive, stable industry.
The Role In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers; you will be an integral part of the compliance engine for a major organization. You will support the tax department in ensuring all multi-state sales and use tax obligations are met accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns.
- Perform tax research related to specific transactions and jurisdictional requirements.
- Reconcile tax accounts and assist with month-end closing processes.
- Review purchase invoices to ensure proper use tax accruals.
- Support the team during state tax audits by gathering necessary documentation.
Who You Are We are looking for a "high-potential" candidate. You don't need to know everything yet, but you must have the professional polish and the intellectual curiosity to learn.
- Experience: 1–2 years of accounting experience (Tax internship or Staff Accounting experience preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Tech Savvy: strong proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is a must. Experience with large ERP systems is a plus.
- Growth Mindset: You are someone who wants to "own" your desk and eventually take on more complex tax planning and strategy responsibilities.
- Reliability: You are ready and available to hit the ground running for a May 1st start date.
salary: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Perform sales and use tax for US and Canada operations
Perform income tax for US and Canada operations
Help with day-to-day routine
Dependable and grow each day
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
Skills
- Sales & Use Tax
- SAP
- Income Tax
- Excel
- International Tax
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Entry Level
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Internship, Work at office, Shift work