Senior Tax Accountant

Key People; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare tax provisions, filings, and respond to notices as part of a growing tax team. The role supports month-end tax entries and controls within a dynamic corporate environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or is CPA-eligible, with 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential while focusing on ASC740 compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

Skills

CPA/CPA candidate

Detail oriented

Analytical

Communication skills

Organized

Coachable

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Masters of Tax

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.