Senior Tax Analyst

Clark; North Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to drive state and local tax processes, ensure compliance, and support partnership income tax cycles. You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, Payroll and Operations to align data and optimize tax planning.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with tax software; CPA is preferred. Occasional travel to project sites and a high-performance environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in state and local tax in public accounting or industry.
• Integrative thinker with strong data-driven decision making.
• Excellent judgment, influencing and communication skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Managing accurate preparation and filing of transactional filings (sales and use tax, property tax, local gross receipts).
• Maintaining the master tax calendar, registrations and exemption tracker for timely filing and risk mitigation.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation and supporting tax planning initiatives.
• Preparing complex Federal and multi-state partnership income tax returns with accurate allocations.
• Managing external tax advisors.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data synthesis

Communication skills

Tax software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

CCH Axcess

ProSystems

Job description

The Senior Tax Analyst will be part of an in-house team and have a range of responsibilities including driving the accuracy and completion of the company’s state and local tax processes (planning, exemptions and compliance). The Senior Tax Analyst will also support the Department’s partnership income tax compliance cycles. This role will report to the Senior Tax Managers with visibility to the Tax Director. This role fosters close collaboration with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, Payroll and Operations to ensure data collection and cross-departmental alignment. The ideal candidate balances strong technical compliance skills with an appetite for process improvement and strategic tax planning.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the accurate preparation and filing of transactional filings, including sales and use tax, property tax, and local gross receipts.
• Maintaining the master tax calendar, company state/local registrations and tax exemption tracker to guarantee timely filing and risk mitigation.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation, support ongoing tax planning initiatives, and research the impact of changing tax legislation.
• Preparing complex Federal and multi-state partnership income tax returns, ensuring accurate state allocations and apportionment.
• Managing external tax advisors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of overall experience, at a public accounting firm and/or relevant industry with a focus on state and local tax.
• Integrative thinker who can synthesize large volumes of information to drive strategic decisions with data
• Excellent judgment, influencing and communication skills
• High proficiency in Excel and specialized tax software (CCH Axcess and ProSystems preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (or active progression toward completing the CPA exam), and/or Masters in Tax
• Domestic partnership income tax compliance experience, federal and multistate. Experience calculating complex GAAP/Tax differences, partner allocations and understanding of Schedule M-3
• Familiarity with SAP

The Physical Side of the Role:

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment:

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace:

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $70,000 - $130,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.