Senior Tax Accountant

Structural-Group; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development & growth

Job summary

Structural Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in the United States to manage U.S. sales and use tax compliance for ten entities, oversee Vertex filings, and prepare workpapers for income tax teams.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, accuracy, and independent deadline management, with no travel. You will translate complex tax findings into practical guidance for operations and field teams, communicate with authorities, and support Canadian tax workpapers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field a plus.
• Demonstrated U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience, including preparing and/or reviewing returns; in-house corporate tax experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax concepts and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in U.S. federal and state income tax concepts and familiarity with U.S. GAAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to organize, analyze, and reconcile large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills to correspond with taxing authorities and clearly explain tax guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. sales and use tax compliance for 10 entities, including Vertex return filings and reviewing returns for accuracy.
• Prepare and file multiple indirect tax returns in-house accurately and on time.
• Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and due-date checklist.
• Assist with income tax workpapers for U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Provide timely tax guidance to operations and field teams.
• Conduct tax research and translate findings into practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Correspond with taxing authorities and prepare technical letters as needed.

Skills

US sales & use tax

Excel

English communication

Tax research

Independent time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Tax (a plus)

CPA certification (a plus)

Tools

Vertex

Job description

Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges.The Senior Tax Accountant manages U.S. sales and use tax compliance, supports income tax workpapers, and provides practical tax guidance to operations and field teams. This individual contributor role has no direct reports and requires strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and independent management of filing deadlines. The position follows a 40-hour workweek with no travel.Key ResponsibilitiesManage U.S. sales and use tax compliance for 10 entities, including overseeing Vertex return filings, preparing and submitting workpapers, and reviewing returns for accuracy and completenessPrepare and file multiple indirect tax returns in-house accurately and on timeMaintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and due-date checklist to meet filing and payment obligationsAssist with income tax workpapers for U.S. and Canadian entitiesProvide timely, accurate sales and use tax guidance to operations and field teamsConduct tax research and translate complex findings into clear, practical guidance for internal stakeholdersCorrespond with taxing authorities and prepare professional technical letters as neededPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting required; master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field a plusDemonstrated U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience, including preparing and/or reviewing returns; in-house corporate tax experience preferredStrong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax concepts and compliance requirementsProficiency in U.S. federal and state income tax concepts and familiarity with U.S. GAAPStrong Microsoft Excel skills to organize, analyze, and reconcile large data setsStrong written and verbal English communication skills to correspond with taxing authorities and clearly explain tax guidanceHighly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented; able to work independently, manage a high volume of responsibilities, meet critical deadlines, and adapt to changing prioritiesCPA certification, Vertex experience, and experience with Canadian sales tax or global VAT are a plus, but not requiredStructural Group, Inc. is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V