Senior Tax Analyst

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join their Finance team. This remote position involves key contributions to tax functions, requiring collaboration with finance leadership and cross-functional teams. The role promises excellent rewards along with opportunity for professional growth and significant responsibilities in tax compliance and planning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and leave programs

Performance bonuses

Discounted company stock purchase

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax roles, ideally with Big 4.
• 1-2 years in indirect tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax provisions and financial statement disclosures.
• Manage compliance and filing of tax returns.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Tax Manager, this remote role will be a key contributor to our income tax and indirect tax functions, including tax accounting, compliance, and planning. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with finance leadership based in Irvine, California, and interact with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of tax provisions, including financial statement footnotes and disclosures.
• Support the preparation of annual federal and state tax compliance and filing of tax returns including corresponding with tax authorities and assistance with tax audits.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state income tax estimated calculations and process the tax payments.
• Prepare and file various tax compliance forms, such as FBAR, Section 338 Elections, and Entity Classification elections.
• Prepare and file indirect tax returns (sales & use tax, property tax, and similar taxes).
• Manage and maintain sales tax exemption and reseller certificates.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to support information requests and manage key compliance processes and strategic tax initiatives
• Support and manage R&D and 179D study conducted by external tax service providers.
• Work cross functionally with other members of the broader finance team and teams across the Company to gather information, deliver key projects, processes, and initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for technical tax matters and due diligence efforts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience, ideally from a Big 4 background and/or with direct tax experience in a corporate setting
  • 1–2 years of experience in indirect tax (e.g., sales/use tax) within a corporate tax department or public accounting firm is preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and U.S. GAAP tax accounting standards, including ASC 740.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle shifting demands with professionalism and a positive attitude.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and adapting to change.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Remote

Travel: Up to 25%

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $115,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

1-2 years:

1–2 years of experience in indirect tax (e.g., sales/use tax) within a corporate tax department or public accounting firm is preferred

5 years:

5 years:

5+ years of experience, ideally from a Big 4 background and/or with direct tax experience in a corporate setting

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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