AF55P1 Tax Accountant
ACSWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
70000 - 80000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The American Chemical Society (ACS), founded in 1876, is a congressionally chartered nonprofit that serves over 200,000 chemists, chemical engineers, and related professionals worldwide. ACS advances scientific knowledge through a portfolio of peer‑reviewed journals, comprehensive databases, and high‑impact conferences that set the standards for chemical research. The organization also empowers its community with education, career development, and policy initiatives, while annually awarding more than $22 million in research grants to support innovation in the petroleum and related fields. Its commitment to scientific integrity, public engagement, and a vision of a world built on science distinguishes ACS as the premier professional home for chemistry professionals and a leading voice in shaping science policy.
Job Description
The individual in this position reports to a manager in Washington, D.C. and works in a dynamic environment with critical deadlines throughout the year under general managerial direction. The individual gathers, coordinates and prepares various tax filings and meets deadlines, conducts research, and prepares internal and external correspondence. The person must have an understanding of tax laws and regulations and apply these concepts to properly record tax transactions in the general ledger and reconcile tax accounts.
Requirements
- Gather, coordinate, and prepare various tax filings and meet deadlines
- Conduct research and prepare internal and external correspondence
- Understand and apply tax laws and regulations
- Prepare tax related journal entries and perform reconciliations of tax general ledger accounts
- Provide tax support services to ACS staff and the Society's chapters
- Perform basic research on tax issues, including advanced international direct and indirect tax issues
Benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account or health care savings account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Four weeks work from anywhere
