Senior Tax Preparer (Full or Part Time)

Senior Tax Associate, Corporate, Indirect S & U Our Global Tax team is seeking a Senior Tax Associate within our State and Local Tax Team. This position will be primarily responsible for indirect tax compliance for Capital One. This newly created role will be responsible for preparing sales and use tax and other indirect tax returns, preparing journal entries, researching technical issues and responding to indirect tax audit information requests.
In this role, you will be an integral member of our Tax team who will be interacting and partnering with procurement, accounting, finance and legal functions to manage tax risk, ensure accurate compliance with sales and use tax laws, and support corporate-wide initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can work autonomously to meet specific timelines for filing sales and use tax returns. Strong technical knowledge of state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, and administrative rules
Experience preparing and filing indirect tax returns
Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including ability to identify risk, research and resolve tax issues, identify tax savings and refund opportunities, and work strategically with the key lines of business
Written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical matters to other team members and applicable business units and stakeholders in a manner appropriate for the audience
Prepare indirect tax returns for Capital One, including calculating tax in each jurisdiction
Prepare monthly journal entries to record sales, use and other local tax accruals, taxes paid and use tax expense
Work closely with business units, finance and procurement functions to coordinate data collection, and ensure timely and accurate tax reporting
Partner with the Tax Controversy team to respond to questions from tax auditors
Prepare responses to indirect tax notices
Research technical indirect tax issues as required
Prepare tax registrations in new jurisdictions
Prepare the monthly reconciliation of indirect tax accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained to support tax filings and audits
Identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions for data collection, indirect tax calculations and indirect tax reporting
Travel to other company sites and tax conferences as needed
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of tax experience in a public company or accounting firm or law firm or a combination
Preferred Qualifications: Masters of Science (MS) in Tax or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
3+ years of indirect tax experience
Direct experience with sales & use tax reporting and payment engines (e.g., Experience with invoicing and accounts receivable systems for indirect tax collection
Experience researching sales and use tax laws and advising companies on the impacts of those laws and regulations
Direct experience with the testing and implementation of a sales and use tax reporting and payment engine
Experience with Alteryx or other data automation products
Experience with Microsoft Suite or Google Suite
Salary and Benefits The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 for Senior Tax Specialist
Capital One is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.
Equal Opportunity Statement Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/veteran). We are committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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