Senior Tax Accountant

LHH; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a rapidly growing global infrastructure company to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant for its corporate tax team in Washington. The role offers broad exposure to domestic and international tax matters, including compliance, income tax reporting, tax accounting, and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with tax leadership, external advisors, and cross-functional partners to deepen technical knowledge while supporting multinational operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting, industry, or both.
• Exposure to ASC 740 and income tax accounting concepts incl. deferred taxes and tax provisions.
• Experience supporting U.S. federal and state income tax compliance activities.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support worldwide income tax compliance activities across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to facilitate timely preparation and filing of income tax returns, extensions, and related filings.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers supporting income tax returns, quarterly estimates, and various compliance obligations.
• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations, including deferred taxes, ETR analysis, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and maintain income tax account reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding items as needed.
• Support estimated tax payment calculations and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in managing tax audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Research tax legislation and emerging tax developments, providing analysis and recommendations to the broader tax team.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and international business teams to gather and analyze information supporting tax compliance and reporting.
• Support international tax reporting processes.
• Participate in tax planning initiatives, acquisitions, business projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Help identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and improved tax reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

LHH has partnered with a rapidly growing global infrastructure company that is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its corporate tax team. This role provides broad exposure to domestic and international tax matters, with responsibilities spanning tax compliance, income tax reporting, tax accounting, and strategic tax initiatives.

Working closely with tax leadership, external advisors, and cross-functional business partners, this position offers an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to deepen their technical knowledge while gaining exposure to complex multinational operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support worldwide income tax compliance activities across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to facilitate timely preparation and filing of income tax returns, extensions, and related filings.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers supporting income tax returns, quarterly estimates, and various compliance obligations.
• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations, including deferred taxes, effective tax rate analysis, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and maintain income tax account reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding items as needed.
• Support estimated tax payment calculations and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in managing tax audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Research tax legislation and emerging tax developments, providing analysis and recommendations to the broader tax team.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and international business teams to gather and analyze information supporting tax compliance and reporting.
• Support international tax reporting processes.
• Participate in tax planning initiatives, acquisitions, business projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Help identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and improved tax reporting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of corporate income tax experience within public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Exposure to ASC 740 and income tax accounting concepts, including deferred taxes and tax provisions.
• Experience supporting U.S. federal and state income tax compliance activities.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and business functions.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the base salary range is estimated to be $110-140k and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, 401K plan, and an annual bonus.