Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Senior Corporate Tax Accountant

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Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid)

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Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule with periodic trips into DC office

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Compensation : 110,000-130,000

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Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and retirement program

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About the Opportunity

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A well-established international organization with a significant U.S. presence, is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Accountant to join its Washington, DC-area tax team. This role focuses on U.S. federal and state tax compliance and ASC 740 income tax provisioning, with exposure to annual tax planning initiatives. You’ll work closely with tax leadership, corporate accounting, and external advisors in a global, collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

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• Prepare and review U.S. federal and state income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments
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• Prepare quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
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• Maintain and reconcile tax accounts, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and valuation allowance analyses
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• Prepare tax footnote disclosures and support financial statement reporting
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• Evaluate and document uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 / FIN 48)
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• Support annual tax planning projects, including forecasting, modeling, and analysis of legislative changes
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• Use CorpTax (or similar tax software) to manage compliance and provision processes, and help improve data flows and automation
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• Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and support audits
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• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on provision reviews and compliance deliverables
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• Help with process improvements, internal controls (SOX), and documentation of tax procedures
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s in Taxation a plus)
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• CPA required, or CPA-eligible with intent to complete licensure
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• 4+ years of corporate tax experience, from public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred), industry, or both
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• Strong hands-on ASC 740 income tax provision experience (required)
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• Experience with Corptax or comparable tax compliance and provision software (e.g., OneSource, Longview, ONESOURCE Tax Provision)
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• Solid knowledge of U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax compliance
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• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle a plus
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• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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• Clear written and verbal communication skills
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