Senior Tax Accountant

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Phoenix seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to join a growing tax team. You will prepare tax provisions, filings, and notices while supporting month-end closes and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years of tax experience, a CPA or candidate, and strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and state/local tax regimes. Salary ranges with bonus are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master of Tax a plus.
• 3–5 years tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Organized, driven, and coachable.
• Strong communication with leadership and teammates.
• Solid state and local tax knowledge; industry exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures per ASC 740.
• Prepare federal/state tax compliance calculations and filings.
• Monitor and respond to tax notices, including audits.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconciliations.
• Design, implement, and maintain tax processes and controls.
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions.
• Provide information and research as requested by management.

Skills

State and local tax knowledge

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Coachable mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master of Tax (or tax-related master’s)

Tools

MS Office Suite

BlackLine

FAS

Job description

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing tax compliance calculations and tax filings, responding to tax notices, and preparing month-end tax journal entries. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly communicative, and coachable. CPA or CPA candidate is preferred for this role, and a minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment is preferred. This person will be joining a growing team of tax accounting professionals who support a rapidly expanding company in Central Phoenix.

Salary for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 plus bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions and relevant tax disclosures for the company’s financial statements in accordance with ASC740
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of federal and state tax compliance calculations and tax filings
• Monitor and respond to tax notices in a timely manner including federal and state audits
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax processes and controls
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and business acquisitions as needed
• Calculate, research, and provide information requested by management and external parties

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Masters of Tax is a plus
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Highly organized, driven, and coachable mindset
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Strong state and local tax knowledge is preferred
• Experience with manufacturing, retail, insurance or mortgage industries is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Blackline, FAS, etc.