Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role Our client is seeking a talented tax detail oriented to support the Tax Director in leading the company’s corporate tax function. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to be a true business partner—contributing across tax accounting, compliance, planning, strategy, internal controls, and special projects. This role offers broad exposure to domestic and international tax matters, strategic transactions, and corporate initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support the Tax Director in managing the company’s overall tax function, including tax planning, research, compliance, reporting, and controversy matters Assist with ASC 740 / Accounting for Income Taxes, including support for financial forecasts, quarterly and year-end close, tax provisions, and related disclosures Coordinate income tax compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate filing across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions Partner with external service providers on tax return preparation and work with tax authorities to support regulatory compliance Contribute to short- and long-term tax planning initiatives designed to reduce tax risk and improve tax efficiency Help maintain and strengthen tax-related internal controls, including SOX 404 documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing compliance Participate in tax strategy related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, liquidations, financings, and other strategic transactions Provide tax guidance to internal departments and business units, including support for tax reporting packages such as depreciation, R& D, and other key tax data Manage monthly sales and use tax processes, including use tax calculations, return preparation, and jurisdictional compliance Prepare business personal property tax filings and coordinate with internal teams on reporting treatment for major projects; support appeals where appropriate Work with outside advisors and internal stakeholders to identify, secure, and maintain income and non-income tax incentives, abatements, and exemptions Oversee unclaimed property reporting, including due diligence notices and state filings Assist with intercompany debt calculations, dividend timing, and equity transfers among subsidiaries Monitor investor-related compliance activities and support adherence to applicable charter restrictions Maintain tax records, documentation, and historical files in accordance with statutory retention requirements Stay current on tax law developments and industry changes, and communicate potential business impacts to leadershipBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 2+ years of progressive corporate tax experience CPA preferred Strong knowledge of corporate tax principles, including multi-jurisdictional income and transactional tax matters Experience supporting tax accounting, compliance, planning, and internal controls in a corporate environment Ability to research and interpret changing tax laws and regulations Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet fixed deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and locations Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to support a wide range of tax matters across the busines