Position: Tax Accountant
Salary: $48,000 + benefits
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Category: Permanent Placement

Benefits: Medical plans, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation leave, Christmas bonus, supplemental insurance, and others.

Summary:
The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing tax returns in compliance with Puerto Rico and U.S. regulations, as well as supporting audits and providing guidance on tax planning strategies. This role ensures accurate reporting, timely filings, and compliance with applicable tax laws while assisting in the preparation of financial statements and supporting the overall accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and file individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns in compliance with Puerto Rico and federal regulations.
• Review tax calculations and ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes as related to tax provisions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise management on potential impacts.
• Perform tax research and provide recommendations for compliance and planning.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and examinations.
• Ensure timely payment of tax obligations, including payroll, sales & use tax, and other filings.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements related to tax provisions.
• Maintain accurate records of tax filings, payments, and correspondence with government agencies.
• Collaborate with external auditors and government agencies as required.
• Support the accounting team in reconciliations and other general accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license (preferred but not always required).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in Puerto Rico.
• Strong knowledge of Puerto Rico tax laws, U.S. tax code, and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., PR Core, Expert Tax, Planillas Plus, QuickBooks).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.