Senior Tax Analyst

Keystone Distinction Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst in Phoenix to prepare tax provisions, filings, and notices. The role requires CPA or CPA candidate status and 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings.

The position involves month-end tax entries, tax controls, and collaboration with a growing tax team supporting a rapidly expanding company in Central Phoenix. A strong communicator with detail orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate status required or pursuing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures per ASC 740.
• Ensure timely federal and state tax compliance calculations and filings.
• Monitor and respond to federal and state tax notices.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of tax controls.
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions.
• Provide information to management and external parties on tax matters.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Coachable

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master's in Tax (plus)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Blackline

FAS

Job description

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing tax compliance calculations and tax filings, responding to tax notices, and preparing month‑end tax journal entries. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, highly communicative, and coachable. CPA or CPA candidate is required for this role, and a minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment is preferred. This person will be joining a growing team of tax accounting professionals who support a rapidly expanding company in Central Phoenix.

Salary for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 plus bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions and relevant tax disclosures for the company’s financial statements in accordance with ASC740
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of federal and state tax compliance calculations and tax filings
• Monitor and respond to tax notices in a timely manner including federal and state audits
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax processes and controls
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and business acquisitions as needed
• Calculate, research, and provide information requested by management and external parties

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Masters of Tax is a plus
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate
• Highly organized, driven, and coachable mindset
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Strong state and local tax knowledge is preferred
• Experience with manufacturing, retail, insurance or mortgage industries is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Blackline, FAS, etc.