Senior Tax Accountant

Kingfisher Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst in Phoenix, AZ. You will prepare tax provisions and filings, respond to notices, and manage month-end tax entries as part of a growing team in Central Phoenix.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings, with CPA or CPA candidate preferred. CPA knowledge, strong communication, and a coachable mindset are highly valued. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred or CPA candidate.
• 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and coachable mindset.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, Blackline, FAS is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax provisions

Communication

Analytical thinking

Coachable mindset

ASC740

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.