
Tax Accountant
Role description
From the employerCOMPANY OVERVIEW
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative
solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the
United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and
design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of
sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use
developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and
battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the
nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss
prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality,
client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank
Moss as one of the best places to work.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
Moss’ Tax Accountant will be responsible for coordinating with the company’s
external CPA firm for the preparation of federal and state tax returns. The Tax
Accountant will assist with maintaining compliance with ever-changing
construction-related tax laws and supporting strategic tax planning. The ideal
candidate will have strong knowledge of federal tax law specific to the
construction industry, sales and use tax compliance and research, and state
nexus rules. This role offers flexibility to be structured as either part-time
or full-time depending on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the liaison with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation
of federal, state and local income tax returns. This will include providing
information to the firm, participating in meetings, tracking progress and
deadlines as well reviewing the returns
- Prepare and file certain returns that are not filed by the CPA firm
- Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly,
and annual)
- Research and interpret sales and use tax laws in multiple states, including
nexus determinations, exemption rules, and construction-specific applications
- Educate staff on the sales tax laws in various states including what
documents to provide to vendors and owners
- Advise management on the sales tax implications of construction contracts,
materials purchases, equipment, and capital expenditures
- Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations
- Maintain compliance with multi-state tax nexus and reporting requirements
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax forecasts, reconciliations, and
supporting schedules
- Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities
- Partner with the Controller and CFO on tax strategy, planning, and cash flow
optimization
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping of tax filings, payments, and supporting
documentation
- Support year-end close and collaborate with external auditors and tax
advisors as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA
preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a
multi-state environment
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance
- Direct experience with sales and use tax compliance in a multi-state
environment is required, including return preparation and research
- Familiarity with construction industry accounting and job costing (a plus)
- Familiarity with solar industry a plus
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
JOB TITLE: TAX ACCOUNTANT
JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (HYBRID OR REMOTE AVAILABLE)
CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED
REPORTS TO: CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed
to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.