Senior Tax Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Tax Accountant to join an established corporate tax and accounting team within a complex, asset-intensive business environment. This role will support corporate tax compliance, indirect taxes, fixed asset accounting, and income tax provision activities while partnering with accounting, finance, and operational teams across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their technical expertise and gain exposure to the tax considerations of a multi-faceted operating business with significant fixed assets and complex financial reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Tax & Income Tax Provision

• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations and reporting in accordance with ASC 740.
• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain tax schedules, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Research tax regulations and assess their impact on business operations and financial reporting.
• Assist with tax audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Support the analysis of temporary differences, deferred taxes, and other income tax accounting matters.

Indirect Tax Compliance

• Assist with sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation, reconciliations, and remittances.
• Research indirect tax matters and evaluate applicable state and local tax requirements.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of purchases, transactions, and operational activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Fixed Assets & Tax Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Support book-to-tax depreciation calculations and fixed asset tax reporting.
• Analyze tax treatment associated with capital expenditures and asset-related transactions.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to ensure accurate fixed asset reporting and tax treatment.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to tax accounting and fixed assets.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, accounting, and operational departments to gather financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tax documentation and audit-ready workpapers.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting, compliance processes, and overall efficiency.
• Assist with tax research, special projects, and other corporate accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, or a combination of tax and general accounting.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Familiarity with ASC 740 income tax accounting and tax provision processes.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax, fixed assets, depreciation, and book-to-tax differences.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems or tax software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
• CPA eligibility is required; an active CPA license is a plus.

Compensation & Opportunity

• $120K total compensation potential.
• Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on professional development.
• Opportunity to work across corporate tax, indirect tax, and fixed asset accounting.
• Exposure to complex tax matters within a capital-intensive operating business.
• Opportunity to expand technical accounting expertise and contribute to process improvements.