Tax Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 3 days in office: Tuesday–Thursday) Job Type: Temporary / Contract (6 Months) Pay Rate: Up to $75 to $78 / hr (commensurate with experience) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Tax Specialist to join our San Francisco-based team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, this individual contributor role will lead tax project management, serve as a key partner to cross-functional teams, and ensure tax compliance across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who excels in a collaborative environment, drives process improvement, and is eager to support the broader finance organization. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Execution: Assist the Head of Tax in overseeing tax-related projects, managing project status, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tax, Controllership, Legal, Finance, and other departments to align priorities, address challenges, and foster transparency with business partners. Policy & Compliance: Develop, document, and maintain tax and accounting policies to ensure alignment with current laws, regulations, and internal standards. Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory updates; assist the broader tax team in assessing impact and communicating updates to internal stakeholders. Process Improvement & SOX: Identify and implement process optimization opportunities using modern technology tools. Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including control documentation and execution. Technical Accounting & Review: Assist in preparing technical tax and accounting memorandums. Review U.S. international tax compliance forms prepared by external accounting firms (including Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, and 8900 series). Assist with Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) analyses. External Advisory Management: Work alongside external advisors, auditors, and internal teams to address complex tax and accounting matters. Requirements & Qualifications Basic Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation. Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required. Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate tax and public accounting. Tax Knowledge: Strong hands-on experience with U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance and reporting requirements. Accounting Standards: Familiarity with FASB standards to support technical accounting memo development and policy creation. Technical & System Skills Proficiency or exposure to as many of the following tools as possible: Tax Software: OneSource Income Tax Analytics & Automation: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Office Tools: Advanced / Excel Power User Soft Skills & Preferred Experience Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders. Mindset: Proactive, self-directed, and quick to adapt to dynamic business environments. SOX: Working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks. Industry Focus: Experience in retail or wholesale industries is preferred. Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Taxation (MST) preferred. Work Schedule & Location Hybrid Model: Based in San Francisco, CA headquarters. Expectation is 3 days per week on-site (typically Tuesday through Thursday, subject to business needs). Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical prescription dental vision AD&D life insurance offerings short-term disability a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility) This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr