Tax Accountant

Description

About Heritage Auctions

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and collaborate.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Tax Accountant provides general support to the Tax Department with multi-state sales tax and franchise tax filings, collaboration with outside tax advisors for domestic and international income taxes and a variety of research questions. This is a fast-paced position for someone who thrives on keeping up with tax law changes and who can manage various deadlines.  

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane 

BENEFITS:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage  
• Paid time off  
• 401k savings plans 
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer 

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assist, prepare and timely file the approved multi-state sales tax and franchise tax filings
• Collaborate with outside tax advisors for preparation and timely filing of US Federal and international income taxes
• Assist and collaborate on VAT filings with EU subsidiaries and affiliates 
• Provide timely responses to a variety of research questions on sales tax, state and Federal income tax 
• Assist and analyze any notices received from tax authorities
• Assist and provide support for all tax audits 
• Assist, observe, research and otherwise advise on tax compliance
• Position reports to Corporate Tax Manager

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• 1- 3 years progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or private sectors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Multi-state tax experience is preferred
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Knowledge of Avalara preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, v-lookups, data reporting, and analysis)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Strong communication skills – Excellent written and verbal abilities, with clarity and professionalism. 
• Curiosity and adaptability – Willingness to learn a new industry and stay open to growth. 
• Collaborative professionalism – Objective, tactful, and comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. 
• Sound judgment under pressure – Ability to distinguish the critical from the trivial, especially when meeting tight deadlines with quick turnarounds. 
• Project leadership – Hands-on project management experience strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Individual must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, research-heavy environment with tight turnaround deadlines.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE