Senior Accountant (State and Local Taxes) - Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

About Zedcor Inc. Zedcor Inc. (TSX-V:ZDC) is disrupting the traditional physical security industry through its proprietary MobileyeZ™ security towers by providing turnkey and customized mobile surveillance and live monitoring solutions to blue-chip customers across North America. The Company continues to expand its established platform of  MobileyeZ™ towers in Canada and the United States, with emphasis on industry leading service levels, data-supported efficiency outcomes, and continued innovation. Zedcor services the Canadian market through equipment and service centers currently located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The Company continues to advance its U.S. expansion which now has the capacity to service markets throughout the Midwest with locations throughout Texas Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Florida. For more information, check out
Position Overview Zedcor will be hiring a Senior Accountant to setup and own the Company’s US state and local taxes (SALT) compliance and serve as the primary point of accountability for non-income tax obligations. This role requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage compliance activities while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors. While the primary function of this role is around taxes, the ideal candidate will also help providing general accounting and finance support as needed. This role is designed for a flexible, hands-on team member who can manage a defined area of responsibility but also assist across the accounting function where support is needed.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner for US state and local tax compliance, including but not limited to:
  
  • Sales and use tax
  • Property tax
  • Franchise and gross receipts taxes
  • Other state and local business taxes, fees, and regulatory filings
• Setup and own compliance calendars, data collection, preparation workflows, and filing coordination across multiple jurisdictions
• Apply professional judgment to identify compliance requirements, assess filing obligations, and determine appropriate next steps
• Coordinate preparation and filing of returns internally or through third-party providers, as appropriate
• Review work prepared by third parties for accuracy and completeness prior to final submission
• Manage tax registrations, renewals, and jurisdictional changes as business activities evolve
• Escalate issues, risks, or uncertain tax positions to accounting leadership in a timely manner
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tax notices, audits, and information requests
• Monitor changes in state and local tax laws and assess potential impact to the business
• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment and compliance
• Provide support with month-end close activities as needed
• Assist with account reconciliations and basic journal entries
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes on an as-needed basis
• Help with documentation, process improvements, and ad-hoc accounting projects
• Act as a flexible resource to support the accounting team during peak periods

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or tax, with meaningful responsibility for US state and local tax compliance
• Demonstrated experience across multiple SALT areas beyond sales tax (e.g., property tax, franchise/gross receipts taxes); exposure to multi-state indirect tax compliance
• Experience working with external tax advisors and compliance providers
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Experience with tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar)
• Experience in a lean or fast-growing environment
• Naturally takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
• Personally accountable for deadlines, accuracy, and follow-through; comfortable being “the one who owns it,” even without formal authority or a big team
• Highly organized, deadline driven, detail oriented and able to work independently

Why Join Zedcor? At Zedcor, we provide the tools, mentorship, and the environment to help you thrive and grow in your career. If you’re looking to take your skills to the next level, Zedcor offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

Zedcor Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Zedcor to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.