Sr Indirect Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr Tax Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role is responsible for managing a broad range of tax compliance and reporting activities across corporate, indirect, and regulatory areas while partnering with internal teams and outside advisors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, works with a high level of independence, and helps strengthen processes that support accurate, timely compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including consolidated federal returns and state income tax submissions prepared on a unitary or separate-entity basis.

• Manage tax payment schedules by coordinating estimated payments, extension filings, and supporting documentation required to meet reporting deadlines.

• Respond to notices, information requests, and audit activity from tax authorities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve issues efficiently.

• Support a wide range of non-income tax obligations, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, property tax, transfer pricing matters, and information reporting such as Forms 1099.

• Conduct nexus evaluations and assist with state and local tax registrations to ensure the business remains compliant as operations evolve.

• Contribute to tax accounting activities by preparing provision support, assisting with monthly and annual reporting under applicable accounting standards, and reconciling tax-related accounts.

• Maintain compliance in related corporate regulatory areas such as Secretary of State filings, business license reporting, census-related submissions, and unclaimed property requirements.

• Partner with business operations to assess regulatory developments, support special projects, and recommend improvements to tax procedures and internal workflows.

• Provide leadership within assigned tax areas by working independently, driving work to completion, and reviewing the quality of staff or peer deliverables where needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience, with a strong preference for 8 or more years in public accounting or an industry setting.
• Demonstrated background in corporate income tax compliance, including federal and multi-state filings.
• Hands-on experience with annual tax provision work and tax account reconciliation activities.
• Knowledge of indirect tax requirements, including sales and use tax compliance.
• Familiarity with broader state and local tax matters such as gross receipts, franchise, property tax, and business registrations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with limited oversight.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, external advisors, and regulatory agencies.