Senior Tax Accountant

Workforce Recruiter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst in Phoenix to prepare tax provisions, filings, and month-end journal entries. The role requires detail orientation, strong communication, and CPA or CPA candidate status is preferred. 3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings is expected.

The position offers a competitive salary range ($85,000–$100,000) with bonus potential and opportunities to contribute to a growing tax team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 35 years tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Detail oriented, analytical, organized and coachable.
• Strong communication with team members and leadership.
• Knowledge of ASC740 and tax provisions is desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance or mortgage industries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures for ASC740.
• Prepare federal and state tax filings and tax compliance calculations.
• Respond to tax notices and audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of tax processes and controls.
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Communication

Coachable mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting

Masters of Tax (plus)

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.