Senior Tax Accountant

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency seeks a Senior Tax Accountant for our client in Houston, a Japanese energy company. The role is full-time with hybrid work arrangements and focuses on federal/state tax compliance, ASC 740 provision, and tax planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, 3-5 years of tax experience, and CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred. SAP/ERP experience and energy experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax; exposure to state/local/indirect taxes.
• Experience with ASC 740 and tax provision processes.
• Experience with state income/franchise taxes and Schedule K-1s preferred.
• Background in tax audits/regulatory reviews or energy sector appreciated.
• Active CPA or CPA candidacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal and state income tax compliance, including workpapers and tax returns.
• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision and reconciliation processes.
• Handle estimated tax payments, tax notices, and requests from tax authorities.
• Conduct tax research on partnerships, tax credits, M&A, financing, and other complex issues.
• Monitor federal and state tax law changes and prepare supporting tax memos.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and review transaction taxability.
• Support property tax compliance, tax audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain tax documentation and coordinate with external tax advisors on various tax matters.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Our client a Japanese Energy company is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for their Houston office.

Senior Tax Accountant

Employment: Full-Time; Hybrid

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Responsibilities:

• Manage federal and state income tax compliance, including workpapers and tax returns.
• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision and reconciliation processes.
• Handle estimated tax payments, tax notices, and requests from tax authorities.
• Conduct tax research on partnerships, tax credits, M&A, financing, and other complex issues.
• Monitor federal and state tax law changes and prepare supporting tax memos.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and review transaction taxability.
• Support property tax compliance, tax audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain tax documentation and coordinate with external tax advisors on various tax matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or both.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax, with exposure to state, local, and indirect taxes.
• Strong research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with ASC 740, state income/franchise taxes, partnerships, and Schedule K-1s is preferred.
• Background in tax audits, regulatory reviews, or energy-related industries is a plus.
• SAP/ERP experience and an active U.S. CPA or CPA candidacy are preferred.