Senior Tax Accountant

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare tax provisions, filings, and month-end entries. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and coachable mindset in a growing tax team.

A CPA or CPA candidate is preferred and candidates must have 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings. The role offers a competitive salary from $85,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters of Tax preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environments.
• Detail oriented, highly organized and coachable mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures (ASC740).
• Ensure timely federal and state tax compliance calculations and filings.
• Monitor and respond to tax notices and audits.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax processes, controls, and planning for acquisitions.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Analytical

Effective communication

Coachable mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Masters of Tax

CPA or CPA candidate

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.