Senior Tax Accountant

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare tax provisions, filings, and related month-end entries. CPA or candidate preferred with 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication with leadership, and collaboration within a growing tax team. A strong foundation in state and local tax is valued, with bonus potential based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree a plus.
• 3–5 years tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures per ASC740.
• Ensure timely federal and state tax compliance filings.
• Monitor and respond to federal/state tax notices and audits.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax process design, implementation, and controls.
• Support tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions.
• Research and provide information to management and external parties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Strong communication

Highly organized

Coachable mindset

State and local tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Masters of Tax (preferred)

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

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.