Senior Tax Accountant

Location: Columbia, South Carolina | In Office Preferred
Company: Diesel Laptops

About Diesel Laptops

Diesel Laptops is a nationally recognized leader in commercial truck diagnostic technology, supporting customers across North America with advanced diagnostic tools, repair information, and data intelligence solutions. As the company continues to scale, strengthen its financial infrastructure, and position itself for sustained growth, we are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who brings discipline, clarity, and strategic insight to our tax and compliance environment.

This is not a routine compliance role. It is a high visibility position working closely with executive leadership to ensure regulatory integrity, financial stability, and operational readiness as the organization evolves. The right individual will help shape how Diesel manages tax strategy, compliance execution, and financial governance moving forward.

If you value ownership, clarity, and the opportunity to build something that lasts, this role offers both impact and professional credibility.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Accountant will oversee corporate tax compliance, regulatory filings, and governance related financial reporting while helping establish repeatable processes and documentation standards. This role serves as a stabilizing force within the Finance function, ensuring obligations are met accurately and proactively while supporting broader financial initiatives.

You will work directly with leadership, external advisors, and internal accounting staff to ensure consistency, compliance, and forward looking tax strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions

• Coordinate corporate income tax filings, sales and use tax reporting, and other regulatory submissions

• Serve as primary liaison with external tax advisors and accounting firms

• Ensure timely completion of tax calendars, deadlines, and supporting documentation

Regulatory and Corporate Governance Support

• Maintain business registrations, licenses, and corporate compliance filings

• Oversee regulatory reporting requirements tied to operational expansion

• Provide documentation support during audits, diligence reviews, or financial transactions

Financial Infrastructure and Process Development

• Develop and document repeatable tax processes and internal SOPs

• Improve documentation consistency across accounting workflows

• Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements

• Support Finance leadership in strengthening internal controls

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with CFO, Controller, and leadership on tax planning considerations

• Provide insight into financial implications of business decisions

• Support cross functional initiatives involving Finance, Operations, Legal, and HR

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• 5 or more years of corporate tax or public accounting experience

• Strong understanding of multi state tax compliance and reporting

• Experience working with external accounting firms or consultants

• Demonstrated ability to document processes and improve structure

Preferred Experience

• CPA certification or active pursuit preferred

• Experience in a high growth or evolving organization

• Familiarity with technology, manufacturing, or distribution industries

• Experience supporting audits, diligence processes, or financial transactions

Professional Attributes We Value

• Calm under pressure and comfortable with accountability

• Strong organizational instincts and documentation discipline

• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear action steps

• Professional presence with leadership and external advisors

• Bias toward structure, clarity, and proactive communication

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a central role in strengthening the financial backbone of Diesel Laptops. Your work directly supports operational stability, regulatory confidence, and the company’s continued growth trajectory. You will have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to leave systems better than you found them.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

• Retirement plan participation

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Professional development support