Senior Tax Accountant

SpectrumCareers; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers is assisting a publicly traded technology organization in recruiting a Senior Tax Accountant to join the corporate finance team. You will collaborate with finance leadership, operations, and external tax advisors on a broad set of tax responsibilities.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tax projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in corporate tax and a CPA trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of corporate tax experience.
• CPA is a plus or pursuing certification.
• Strong grasp of corporate income tax and tax accounting.
• Experience with large data sets and tax calculations.
• Open to transitioning from public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, and international income tax compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external advisors for tax provisions and filings.
• Assist with ASC 740 income tax provision calculations.
• Prepare tax workpapers, schedules, and documentation.
• Support R&D tax credit data collection and analysis.
• Assist with state tax calculations and apportionment.
• Contribute to book-to-tax difference processes.
• Support tax audits and information requests.
• Help strengthen internal controls and process documentation.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax compliance

Data analysis

ASC 740

CPA candidate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a high-performing corporate finance team at a publicly traded technology organization. This role offers significant exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with finance leadership, operational teams, and external tax advisors. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tax-related responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, and international income tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to gather and validate information required for tax provisions and filings.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations under ASC 740.
• Prepare and review tax-related workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Support research and development tax credit projects, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist with state tax calculations, apportionment analysis, and related filings.
• Contribute to tax accounting processes involving temporary and permanent book-to-tax differences.
• Support tax audits and examinations by responding to information requests and preparing required documentation.
• Help strengthen internal controls, process documentation, and compliance procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting concepts.
• Experience working with large data sets and tax calculations.
• Great opportunity for someone transitioning from public accounting.