Tax Manager

Summary

Join Helium Mobile as a Tax Manager specializing in telecommunications taxes and work remotely. You will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, preparing and filing tax returns, conducting tax research, assisting with audits, and collaborating with various teams. This role requires 5-7 years of telecom tax experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and public accounting experience. Helium Mobile offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% covered health insurance, flexible time off, a wellness stipend, and retirement plans. The company also provides opportunities for professional development and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in telecom tax compliance, reporting, and research
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Public accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Work with tax vendors (Avalara) to prepare and file federal, state, and local telecom tax returns, including USF, e911, sales & use tax, excise tax, and others
• Conduct tax research and stay up to date on telecom tax regulations, ensuring compliance with changing laws
• Assist in tax audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities
• Reconcile tax accounts and ensure accurate tax reporting in financial statements
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to develop efficient tax strategies
• Monitor and validate tax calculations for customer invoices, including ZIP code-based e911 fee assessments
• Support the implementation of tax automation tools and software
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and process improvements
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ad-hoc accounting/tax projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of the FCC, state, and local telecom tax regulations, including USF, e911, and sales & use tax
• Experience working with telecommunications tax engines and tax filing vendors (i.e. Avalara)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and FASB codification and pronouncements, including internal control framework development
• Proficiency in Excel. Working knowledge of NetSuite
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams
• Accounting experience at a big four accounting or national firm
• CPA - strongly preferred
• Master of Taxation degree - preferred

Benefits

• Remote-First: Work from wherever your heart desires within the US. We offer a supportive and innovative remote-first work environment, with regular in person team meetups
• Comprehensive benefits package: 100% covered premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and yours, plus flexible time off, wellness stipend and retirement plans
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development