Senior Tax Analyst

Vector Recruiting LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruiting LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare tax compliance calculations, filings, and month-end tax journal entries. You will respond to tax notices and support ASC740 disclosures.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environments, with a CPA or CPA candidate. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is required; a Master’s in Tax is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate is required.
• Detail oriented, analytical, and highly organized.
• Strong communication with team members and leadership.
• State and local tax knowledge preferred; industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures for ASC740.
• Ensure timely federal and state tax compliance calculations and filings.
• Monitor and respond to tax notices, including federal/state audits.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with design and maintenance of tax processes and controls.
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions as needed.
• Research and provide information to management and external parties.

Skills

CPA / CPA candidate

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Highly organized

Coachable mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Masters of Tax is a 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.