# Tax Specialist

> Acumen Fiscal Agent · Mesa, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-03-30

**Salary:** USD 25–28

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** AZ-490

## Description

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely deposits and preparation of returns for all filing jurisdictions for acumen fiscal agent, a high volume, multi-state fiscal agent and its customers.  

-   Responsible for the timely deposits and filings for federal, state and local tax liabilities for all jurisdictions where Acumen Fiscal Agent and its clients do business. 

-   Examines all payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions and compliance with applicable laws. 

-   Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations as appropriate to ensure accurate filings. May be required to perform audits more frequently depending on jurisdiction. 

-   Performs W-2 reconciliations and processes corrections as required. 

-   Apply for Acumen Fiscal Agent authorization to act as an appointed agent for federal and state tax liabilities. 

-   Investigates and resolves tax notices, penalties and questionnaire requests. 

-   Interact with Accounting and Payroll Departments to identify and resolve variances. 

-   Maintains up to date employer files within the company’s electronic records management system. 

-   Communicates effectively. 

-   Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

-   ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.

## Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TEAM MEMBER 

-   Takes personal responsibility for actions. This is demonstrated through owning problems, problem solving and not projecting problems or failures to others or the "system" if not warranted 

-   Demonstrates excellence in work standards, is tenacious in completing tasks 

-   Able to effectively problem solve and make decisions. To include resolving crisis situations and developing resolutions between parties 

-   Works well with other team members and departments 

-   Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate using respectful relations in order to efficiently accomplish mutual goals and assignments 

-   Requests support from team with ample time to accommodate the support request in order to meet deadlines 

-   Ensures effectiveness in processes to achieve/seek best practice

## Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) with match

Life-Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (16)

## Apply

[Apply at Acumen Fiscal Agent](https://apply.workable.com/acumen-fiscal-agent-1/j/9B9BD17D76/apply)

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