Senior Tax Accountant

Granite Pass; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Pass is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and tax compliance. This role will reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze variances, prepare journal entries, and lead sales/use, property, and franchise tax filings.

The ideal candidate has full-cycle accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. A Bachelor's in Accounting and 3–5 years of corporate or public accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate accounting, tax accounting, or public accounting.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, GAAP, and business tax compliance.
• On-site, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Analyze variances on the P&L.
• Reconcile balance sheet and tax accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support tax filings and audits as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

NOTE: This position is NOT remote and will be required to be onsite full-time.

The Senior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and the company's tax compliance. This role will reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze variances within the financial statements, prepare journal entries, and take the lead on sales/use, property, and income/franchise tax filings. The ideal candidate will have experience with full-cycle accounting, GAAP, and business tax compliance, from either a corporate accounting or public accounting/tax background.

Duties/Responsibilities

Accounting

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Analyze and research variances on the P&L
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, including tax-related accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close

Tax

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
• Prepare business personal property tax renditions
• Prepare Texas franchise tax reports
• Prepare Year-End 1099/1096 filings and maintain vendor W-9 records
• Support external CPAs with income tax return preparation and provision workpapers
• Respond to tax notices and assist with tax audits
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and maintain the tax compliance calendar

General

• Adhere to SOX policies and documentation
• Assist in training and reviewing the work of staff accountants as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to work individually and in a team setting
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally
• Working knowledge of federal and Texas business tax requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional formulas and formatting)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting, tax accounting, or public accounting