Senior Tax Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-paid health benefits

401(k) match on day one

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for a hybrid role. You will manage federal and multistate tax, ASC 740 provisions, SALT, sales and use, and property tax, with exposure to external advisors and cross-functional partners.

This role offers strong growth, 100% employer-paid health benefits for you and your family, and a base salary of $150,000 to $175,000 with a 20% bonus. Schedule is hybrid: three days onsite and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or industry.
• Strong understanding of federal and multistate tax laws and ASC 740.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 income tax provision workpapers and analyses.
• File sales/use, excise, and property tax returns across jurisdictions.
• Oversee property tax filings and assessment reviews.
• Support tax audits and notices and coordinate with external advisors.
• Research taxability of new products and services and tax planning opportunities.

Skills

Corporate tax

ASC 740

Tax research

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant | Hybrid | Scottsdale, AZ

Vaco is partnering with a growing global organization to hire a Senior Tax Accountant for its Scottsdale office. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong corporate tax background who wants broad exposure across federal and multistate income tax, ASC 740, sales and use tax, excise tax, and property tax.

This role offers strong visibility across the organization, collaboration with multiple business functions and external tax advisors, and the opportunity to expand responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

What stands out about this role

• $150K-$175K base salary + 20% bonus
• 100% employer-paid health benefits for employee AND family
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Broad exposure across federal, multistate, SALT, and corporate income tax
• Opportunity to work on ASC 740 tax provisions
• Exposure to a large, global organization with continued growth
• 401(k) eligibility and match beginning on day one
• Strong opportunity for continued professional growth and expanded responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting analysis
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and assist with tax liability accruals
• Prepare and file sales/use and excise tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee personal and real property tax filings and assessment reviews
• Support federal, state, and local tax audits and notices
• Research taxability of new products and services and support SALT-related questions
• Maintain tax workpapers, reconciliations, exemption certificates, and supporting documentation
• Research technical tax matters and coordinate with external tax advisors on complex issues and planning opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and HR
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and their potential tax impact
• Assist with tax process improvements and automation initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both
• Strong understanding of federal and multistate tax laws
• ASC 740 experience
• Experience with sales/use, excise, and/or property tax compliance
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• CPA or actively working toward CPA preferred
• Experience with foreign national or expatriate employee taxation is a plus
• BlackLine experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000-$175,000 base salary
• 20% bonus opportunity
• 100% employer-paid health benefits for employee and family
• 401(k) eligibility and match beginning on the first day of employment
• 16 days of PTO upon starting, increasing to 21 days at the one-year anniversary
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and grow with the organization

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only:

to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).