CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 9, 2026

Req ID: 44960
Team: N365 CONTROLLER
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII seeks an experienced Payroll Tax Accounting Assistant 2 for the Corporate office in Newport News, VA!

Responsibilities include

Assist in preparation of payroll tax journal entries, including intercompany transactions.
Assist with payroll tax account reconciliations.
Manage payroll tax inbox and ensure communications are forwarded to the applicable party for resolution.
Assist in responding to employee questions.
Maintain log of payroll tax notices and monitor to ensure timely resolution.
Assist in updating employee tax withholding information in SAP ECP.
Maintain schedule of unemployment tax rates and update as needed.

Must Have

High School/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience in payroll and/or payroll tax.

Nice to Have

Experience working in payroll for large organization with operations in multiple states and localities
Experience with SAP ECP
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical abilities

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.