Job Description
SRA’s mission is to level up every day to protect our clients and their customers. This begins with our team members and their experience. SRA prides itself on maintaining a culture where team members have a shared sense of support and belonging, consistent with our It’s Personal company value. At SRA, we prioritize transparent career pathing, varied DEI programming and community groups, competitive benefits including mental health support, and an emphasis on a sustainable, healthy, and engaging work culture. SRA has twice been named a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
These Essential Functions, Requirements, and Skills are guidelines. If you are a candidate who does not meet this exact job description but can demonstrate excellent organization, attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, and self-direction in your professional background, we hope you apply. SRA values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.
Summary/Objective
Security Risk Advisors is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate to join our Business Operations Team as a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant will assist with tax preparation, filings, and financial reporting, while supporting the team in maintaining compliance and identifying process efficiencies.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for external CPA firm and audits
Support quarterly estimated payments, extensions, and annual filings
Research basic tax law changes and regulatory updates affecting the business
Prepare and file state sales tax returns
Support accounting month end closing process
General bookkeeping & reconciliations
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the tax workflow
Supervisory Responsibility
Not applicable
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. This is a largely sedentary role.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and email [email protected] with any questions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of this role.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
In-Office 1 day a week.
Required Education and Experience
Punctuality and timely attendance to external client and internal stakeholder needs.
1–2 years of experience in tax accounting (public accounting or private industry).
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required.
Residence in Eastern time zone preferred.
Highly detail oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks and projects
Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to think critically and problem solve effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Security Risk Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at SRA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or any similar category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Work with Experts: Robust internal training program, plus Company-paid external training. SRA recognizes the value of professional development for employees. Therefore, we encourage our employees to pursue continuing education and role-specific training.
Mental Health Services: SRA has partnered with BetterHelp to provide SRA employees with free mental health support. BetterHelp connects individuals with licensed therapists for chat, video, and phone sessions.
Medical/Dental/Other (regular full-time employees only)
- Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at different price points
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Company 401(k) plan, including annual 3% safe harbor contribution
- Free patient advocacy service that helps find care providers and resolve insurance queries
- Free on-site wellness programming covering both emotional and physical wellness
- Generous parental leave, sick leave, and vacation policies
- Option to work remotely or with a flexible schedule when needed
- Company-paid cellphone with discounted accessories
- 1-2-3 Give Program: 1. SRA will give $1,000 to a charity of your choice. 2. If you give an additional amount (up to $1,000), then, 3. SRA will match that amount up to $1,000.
