Senior Tax Accountant

BGSF; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage federal, state, and local tax filings across multiple entities. This role requires in-depth knowledge of payroll, property, and sales tax compliance, offering robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax experience, particularly in payroll, property, and sales tax.
• At least 1 year of payroll tax filing experience in a service or SAAS environment.
• Knowledge of multi-entity and multi-state tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate preparation and filing of tax returns across jurisdictions.
• Calculate and remit tax payments in accordance with various deadlines.
• Communicate with tax authorities to resolve notices and penalties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to support federal, state, provincial, and local tax filings across multiple entities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment and has a strong command of payroll, property, and sales/use tax compliance. The position offers meaningful work in a mission-driven organization, alongside robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate preparation and filing of tax returns, including payroll, property, sales & use, and income taxes across applicable jurisdictions
• Calculate and remit tax payments in accordance with federal, state, provincial, and local deadlines
• Assist in business license applications, tax registrations, and maintenance of compliance for new and existing jurisdictions
• Handle personal and real property tax renditions and notices
• Reconcile discrepancies in tax filings, resolve issues with jurisdictions, and provide documentation for audits
• Communicate with tax authorities to resolve notices, penalties, or procedural issues
• Stay current with tax legislation and ensure organizational compliance
• Support external auditors and tax consultants with documentation and inquiries
• Act as a resource to prior business owners during post-acquisition tax matters
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of tax experience, particularly in payroll, property, and sales tax
• At least 1 year of payroll tax filing experience in a service or SAAS environment (e.g., ADP, Ceridian, UKG Ultipro)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of multi-entity and multi-state tax filings and reconciliation
• Comfortable setting up new tax accounts across jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deadlines

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

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