Senior Tax Analyst

Senior Tax Analyst

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid | Near Sky Harbor Airport) Salary: $85,000–$115,000 DOE

MUST-HAVES (Read First)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of tax and/or accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years at a Big 4 public accounting firm
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax, including consolidated returns
• Hands-on experience preparing or supporting U.S. federal corporate income tax returns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Experience using tax research tools such as BNA, RIA, CCH, or similar platforms

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support their corporate tax function in Phoenix, AZ. This role works closely with the Tax Director and plays a key part in the preparation of U.S. federal income tax returns, tax compliance, and audit support. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and is conveniently located near Sky Harbor Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. Federal Tax Returns: Compile data and assist in preparing the company's consolidated U.S. federal corporate income tax return using CorpTax-based applications, including returns for non-consolidated entities.
• Tax Research & Technical Support: Support the corporate tax team with tax technical research, tax technology initiatives, and process improvements.
• Systems & Data Support: Assist with the maintenance and support of tax department applications and databases.
• SOX Compliance: Implement and support department SOX controls related to the U.S. tax return preparation process.
• Financial Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile U.S. federal income tax returns to amounts reported in publicly filed financial statements.
• Audit Support: Prepare and support documentation required for IRS audits.
• Additional Duties: Contribute to special projects and other tax-related responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Tax
• CPA designation highly preferred
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, CorpTax, Alteryx, Business Objects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Query and Power BI

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation with DOE-based salary range
• Hybrid work schedule for flexibility
• High-visibility role supporting a corporate tax leadership team
• Opportunity to deepen technical expertise and grow within a stable organization

This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong corporate tax experience who wants visibility, technical depth, and long-term growth in a hybrid environment.