Senior Tax Accountant

Essex Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax team in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on federal, state, and international tax compliance, tax provision, and audit support, contributing to process improvements and economic analysis.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or equivalent, 3+ years of tax experience, and hands-on experience with OneSource Tax Provision and related software. You will interact with auditors and internal teams across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of tax experience, including at least 1 year of mid-level compliance work.
• CPA / Masters in Tax or JD with tax focus is preferred; US international tax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal and state income tax compliance, including single entity and consolidated tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Prepare US and Canada consumption tax returns.
• Conduct tax/legal research as needed and monitor changes to federal and state tax laws, analyzing potential impacts to the company.
• Manage tax notices and prepare responses to audit requests, including direct interaction with auditors.
• Involvement with international aspects of federal compliance.
• Develop relationships with professional consultants and advisors, including coordinating the flow of information for tax projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Communication skills

Multinational tax experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Income Tax software

Job description

Position Summary
The Senior Tax Accountant will play a crucial role on our tax team, assisting with federal, state, and international tax compliance, tax provision, audit support, process improvement, economic analysis, and more.

Position Summary
The Senior Tax Accountant will play a crucial role on our tax team, assisting with federal, state, and international tax compliance, tax provision, audit support, process improvement, economic analysis, and more.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Tax Compliance:

• Assist with federal and state income tax compliance, including single entity and consolidated tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
• Prepare US and Canada consumption tax returns
• Conduct tax/legal research as needed and monitor changes to federal and state tax laws, analyzing potential impacts to the company
• Manage tax notices and prepare responses to audit requests, including direct interaction with auditors
• Involvement with international aspects of federal compliance
• Develop relationships with professional consultants and advisors, including coordinating the flow of information for tax projects

Tax Provision

• Assist with the preparation of worldwide ASC 740 quarterly and annual tax provisions within OneSource Tax Provision
• Assist with the preparation of US federal, state, and international year-end and provision-to-return calculations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of tax experience, including at least 1 year of mid-level compliance work.
• Preferred qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Masters in Tax or JD (with tax focus). Experience in tax compliance, accounting, and research
• US international tax experience a plus
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with OneSource Tax Provision and Income Tax software.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional and international collaboration.
• Experience working with multinational tax environments and foreign jurisdictions.