Tax Staff Accountant at AGI Cargo LLC — Miami, FL

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Tax Staff Accountant to support the company’s tax compliance and planning activities. This role reports to the VP Finance & Controller and works closely with the accounting and finance teams and external tax advisors to help ensure timely, accurate filings and strong tax records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review workpapers supporting federal, state, and local income tax filings. Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Reconcile tax accounts and support the quarterly and annual tax provision process.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial information requested by external tax advisors and auditors.
• Research tax questions and summarize findings for management.
• Monitor filing deadlines, maintain tax calendars, and support timely payments and submissions.
• Help identify process improvements, documentation standards, and potential tax savings opportunities.
• Maintain organized, confidential tax files and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately three years of relevant tax, public accounting, or corporate accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax concepts.
• Experience with Excel and accounting software; familiarity with tax preparation software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA eligibility, progress toward a CPA, or CPA designation is preferred but not required.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate is dependable, curious, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable collaborating across finance and with outside advisors. They bring sound technical judgment, maintain accurate records, and help the company meet tax obligations efficiently and on time.

Safety, Security and Compliance:

• Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
• Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
• Conduct work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
• Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
• Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for long periods.
• Must be able to use close vision.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing.