Tax Accountant (Temp)

Tax Accountant (Temp) Description The Senior Tax Accountant will support the Tax team across tax reporting, compliance, research, planning, and accounting activities. This position is ideal for a well-rounded tax professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and gaining exposure across direct and indirect taxation. The position will support domestic income, sales, and property tax compliance on monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles while also assisting with certain international tax matters. Key Responsibilities U.S. Income Tax

- Support U.S. income tax reporting and compliance.
- Assist with tax workpapers and tax return information requests.
- Assist with ASC 740 tax provision, journal entries, and tax account reconciliations.
- Track filing deadlines and assist with jurisdiction inquiries and tax controversy matters.
- Support transactional tax research.
- Coordinate with external accounting firms.

Sales & Property Tax

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. sales tax compliance.
- Assist with return reviews and tax exemption certificate management.
- Partner with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as needed.
- Support preparation and review of state personal property tax returns and related assessment reconciliations.

International & General Tax Support

- Support foreign corporate income tax and VAT compliance.
- Assist with foreign tax return data and information requests.
- Support state annual report filings and monthly tax-payment documentation.
- Assist with special tax compliance and planning projects as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

- CPA, but not required.
- Experience with Avalara for U.S. sales tax compliance.
- Experience with JD Edwards and/or UltiPro
- Exposure to multiple entity and tax types, including partnerships/LLCs, C and S corporations, state and local tax, sales tax, VAT, and international tax
- Strong accounting fundamentals, analytical, and quantitative background
- Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
- Effective mathematical calculation skills with ability to successfully leverage Excel
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain appropriate tax documentation on a monthly, quarterly, and annual timeline
- Independently execute daily work responsibilities with initiative and collaborate effectively with core MSD Tax Team and other cross-functional teams
- Track record of successful internal and third-party relations
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong sense of responsibility, effective time management, and ability to complete tasks efficiently on time based on various tax filing deadlines
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy, and reliability of financial data
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding financial environment with changing priorities
- Prior experience working with Avalara for U.S. sales tax compliance is preferred
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.89 - $57.70/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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