Senior Tax Accountant

Addison Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

Legal insurance

Job summary

Addison Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to support a growing corporate tax team, focusing on multi-state indirect tax compliance, tax research, and accounting reconciliations.

You will prepare and review sales and use, gross receipts, and B&O tax returns across jurisdictions, support Canadian GST/HST/QST filings, and work with stakeholders to improve tax processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years indirect tax and accounting experience in a multi-state, multi-entity setting.
• Experience with Avalara (AvaTax/ECM) or Vertex tax software preferred.
• Familiarity with tax research platforms such as CCH Tax Research.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Construction/building materials or distribution industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sales and use, gross receipts, and B&O tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Support Canadian GST, PST, HST, and QST filings.
• Prepare resale certificates and review exemption certificates; maintain certificate management.
• Research state, local, and Canadian tax regulations including product taxability and exemptions.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, documentation, and related research.
• Prepare tax journal entries and reconcile general ledger tax accounts; support accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve indirect tax processes and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Indirect tax

Tax research

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Avalara AvaTax/ECM

Vertex

CCH Tax Research

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to support a growing corporate tax team, with a focus on multi-state and Canadian indirect tax compliance, tax research, and accounting reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented tax professional who enjoys researching complex tax regulations, partnering with business stakeholders, and improving tax processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sales and use, gross receipts, and business and occupation (B&O) tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Support Canadian GST, PST, HST, and QST filings.
• Prepare resale certificates, review customer exemption certificates, and maintain certificate management systems.
• Research state, local, and Canadian tax regulations, including product taxability and exemption requirements.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, supporting documentation, and related research.
• Prepare tax journal entries, reconcile general ledger tax accounts, and support accurate tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve indirect tax processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of indirect tax and accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-entity organization.
• Experience with Avalara (AvaTax/ECM) or Vertex sales tax software preferred.
• Familiarity with tax research platforms such as CCH Tax Research.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and macros.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Construction, building materials, or distribution industry experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits, including legal insurance