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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company focused on delivering quality work and building long-term client relationships. The Tax Compliance Accountant role is responsible for managing multi-state tax compliance related to payroll, sales and use tax, and regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations. The position involves payroll tax reporting, state registrations, tax portal maintenance, and collaboration with payroll providers and internal teams.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns; monitor nexus and registration requirementsEnsure compliance with federal and multi-state payroll tax filings (e.g., 941, 940, withholding, unemployment, PMFL)Reconcile sales and payroll tax accounts and ensure timely, accurate remittanceManage tax notices, audits, and correspondence with state agenciesOversee state tax accounts and portals, including registrations and account maintenancePartner with payroll providers (e.g., ADP) to review filings and ensure accurate setup and reportingDevelop and improve tax compliance processes, documentation, and internal controls; support payroll and project accounting as neededSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of accounting or project accounting experience, ideally in a consulting environmentStrong knowledge of general ledger, financial reporting, and core accounting principlesExperience managing multi-state payroll and/or sales and use tax compliance (high-volume, multi-jurisdiction)Familiarity with complex state and local tax filings, including home rule jurisdictionsExperience with accounting and payroll systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, ADP)Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe AcrobatStrong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesEffective communicator and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and drive process improvementsCPA preferredBenefitsFlexibility to work from Merjent's Minneapolis, Minnesota office or remotely from a home office in the Twin Cities or surrounding area4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority, prorated according to their start date10 paid holidaysGenerous benefit and compensation packageSupports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertiseInvests in company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff eventsCompany OverviewMerjent is an environmental, restoration, and engineering consulting firm with a long history serving the energy industry. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://merjent.com. Apply To this Job .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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