Tax Accountant I, Transactional Tax

Skip to main content Post Tax Accountant I, Transactional Tax Job Category: Accounting Requisition Number: TAXAC012467 Apply now Posting Details Posted: July 15, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Canonsburg, PA 2000 CorpCanonsburg, PA 15317, USA Job Details Description Position Title: Tax Accountant I, Transactional Tax (P1) For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work. ABOUT THE ROLE Entry-level role with focus areas including sales, use, and similar transactional taxes.  This includes interpreting and applying the laws of all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including county and municipal taxing authorities. This position will work closely with the Director Tax and Senior Tax Accountant to ensure Crown’s transactional tax compliance. Responsibilities  Prepare and assist outside consultants in the completion of the transaction tax returns. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly transaction tax billing reports, general ledger account reconciliations and tax compliance data files. Prepare tax billing adjustments and journal entries. Perform tax research to assess the taxability of products, services, and customers. Responsible for setup and routine maintenance of transaction tax software. Setup, administration, and filing of electronically filed transaction tax returns, including periodic reviews to identify necessary sales and use tax registrations. Respond to sales and use tax notices. Administer sales tax exemption certificates for customers and vendors. Monitor Sales Tax ServiceNow ticketing queue for routine sales and use tax requests from Crown Castle business partners and external parties. Assist with collecting-audit defense information. Assist with other duties and projects related to transaction taxes as needed. Expectations  Working knowledge of Vertex, Avalara, or similar sales tax software application preferred but not required Working knowledge with accounting systems and software preferred Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with vendors, customers and Crown Castle business partners Software skills and application knowledge, including AI tools and the Microsoft suite of products preferred Education/Certifications                                                                                                 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting  Experience/Minimum Requirements Zero (0) to one (1) or more years of relevant work or academic experience Transaction tax experience preferred, but not required Organizational Relationship Reports to:  Director, Tax – Transaction Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A Where You Will WorkThis role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. YOUR COMPANY BENEFITSAt Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and...