Senior Tax Accountant

Extended Stay America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United States seeks a Mid-Senior level Tax Analyst to provide support in domestic tax compliance and preparation for quarterly and annual income tax provisions. The role involves preparing income tax returns, managing internal department relationships, and staying abreast of tax legislation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience with ASC 740. Full-time employment offers comprehensive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of related income tax and ASC 740 experience with a public accounting firm.
• CPA candidate and/or Masters in Accountancy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Tax Department for compliance and preparation of tax provisions.
• Prepare and review income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Coordinate relationships with internal departments for timely tax information.
• Update compliance software for new tax laws and organization structure changes.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Working knowledge of ASC 740

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel)

Knowledge of ONESOURCE Tax Provision

Good communication skills

Excellent time management

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

FAS Asset Accounting software

Job description

Position Purpose and Summary

Provide support to the Tax Department related to domestic tax compliance and preparation and documentation of quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations.

Responsibilities

• Work with tax manager and staff in the annual income tax compliance process, including the preparation, review and filing of income tax returns, extensions and estimated tax payments for multiple entities.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with internal departments and third party providers to obtain and provide tax information timely.
• Be responsible for quarterly and annual compliance deadlines for Federal, state and third parties and keep the tax calendar up to date.
• Stay up to date on new legislation and prepare detailed research memos for use by multiple internal and external parties.
• Keep tax compliance software and tax provision software up to date for new tax laws and organization structure changes.
• Take the lead role in coordinating responses to Federal, state, and local income tax notices and audits and update tax summary schedules.
• Work with tax director, tax manager and staff in preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations and documentation. Include preparation of quarterly and annual REIT tests and take the lead role in preparing and updating key workpapers for import into tax software.
• Actively participate in month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of income tax general ledger accounts in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the fixed asset department to review changes in depreciation methods and assist in preparation and review of monthly tax fixed asset reports and perform related reconciliations.
• Assist staff accountant with annual report filing and tracking process.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Working knowledge of ASC 740 and general federal and state income tax concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Knowledge and experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision and ONESOURCE Income Tax.
• Good communication skills; both oral and written.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organized and detail oriented.

Environmental Job Requirement

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Less than 10% travel.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited 4‑year university.
• Minimum 2–5 years of related income tax and ASC 740 experience with a public accounting firm.
• Prior knowledge and experience with FAS Asset Accounting software (or similar fixed asset program) preferred.
• CPA candidate and/or Masters in Accountancy preferred.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Hospitality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance