Senior Tax Analyst

Saltchuk; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Work-from-home on Fridays

Remote work weeks several times a year

Job summary

Saltchuk, headquartered in Seattle, seeks a tax professional to manage federal and state tax compliance and reporting. You will support tax provisions, forecasting, and special projects, collaborating with Saltchuk’s finance teams across its operating companies.

The role involves periodic travel to Hawaii, Alaska, and Florida, and requires a minimum of 2 years in tax. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is required; a Master’s in Taxation or CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master’s in Taxation or LLM is preferred but not required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ direct related tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate federal & state income tax.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information and prepare/review federal and state tax returns.
• Perform research on technical tax issues and document conclusions.
• Assist with income tax provisions and monthly/quarterly tax estimates.
• Assist in monitoring and interpreting tax laws and updates.
• Collaborate with finance teams on tax implications of investments.
• Identify significant tax issues and develop solutions.
• Travel to subsidiary companies and attend meetings as needed.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

State tax knowledge

Tax accounting

Excel

OneSource

Research & writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master of Taxation or LLM (preferred)

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

OneSource Tax

Job description

As a member of our highly experienced tax team, you will grow your tax expertise and make a meaningful difference. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will coordinate and complete certain Saltchuk corporate income tax compliance and reporting requirements.

Description

Saltchuk Overview
Saltchuk companies do more than just move goods – we connect and empower communities through essential freight transportation, marine services, and energy distribution networks. As a privately-owned family of transportation and distribution companies headquartered in Seattle, with combined revenues of $6B and nearly 9,000 employees, we are organized into six business units that oversee the operation and growth of our diverse portfolio of operating companies. Behind every journey we undertake and every delivery we make is a promise of safety, reliability, and dedication—to our employees, our customers, and the regions we serve. At Saltchuk, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional, collaborative, and team oriented. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where we would all be proud for our children to work, making it an extraordinary place to build a long-term career.

Summary
This position will focus on federal income tax, such requirements will include, but are not limited to, federal and state tax returns, tax provision reporting, tax forecasting, and special projects. You’ll be based in our beautiful waterfront office in downtown Seattle, Washington. We offer exciting opportunities to travel periodically to our companies in Hawaii, Alaska, and Florida.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary information and prepare/review federal and state and tax returns. Assist team in additional foreign compliance efforts as needed.
• Perform research on technical tax issues and write technical memoranda documenting conclusions.
• Assist with income tax provisions, monthly and quarterly estimated tax payment computations and monthly tax account reconciliations.
• Assist with identifying and implementing process improvements and procedures for the tax function.
• Manage potential federal and state income tax audits.
• Assist in monitoring and interpreting U.S., state and foreign tax laws and evaluating their impact on Saltchuk and its affiliates.
• Maintain awareness of tax law changes and updates.
• Collaborate with other members of the Saltchuk companies’ finance teams on the analysis of tax implications of potential new investments and/or acquisitions.
• Assist in identifying significant tax problems and/or opportunities relating to the company’s operations, including research and development of solutions/strategies.
• Initiate timely action on technical, scheduling, and other problems and bring recommended solutions to the team.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of the Tax department and Saltchuk’s strategies.
• Travel to visit subsidiary companies and attend meetings & conferences as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ direct related tax experience, preferably with a combination of public and private experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate federal income tax, state income tax, and tax accounting principles. Experience with fixed assets and tax depreciation, a plus.
• Computer operation skills: advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills, knowledge of Windows environment, and experience with tax return software such as OneSource.
• Skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, planning/organizing, decision-making, and follow-through.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and produce an accurate and organized work product.
• Ability to utilize existing procedures and suggest process improvements.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and under deadline pressure, ability to set priorities and schedule work, willingness to accept new responsibilities.
• Strong skills in interpersonal relations, ability to work closely with others, ability to cooperate with others in a manner that recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving company goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Masters in Taxation or LLM is preferred but not required.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Pay & Benefits
We’re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Compensation
  • Competitive base annual salary range: $95,000 – $115,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Eligibility for annual target bonus of 20% of base salary
  • Total Cash Compensation, at target bonus ranges from $114,000 – $138,000
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement
  • Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, plus an additional 3% discretionary company contribution to help you save for your future
• Paid Time Off
  • 3 weeks’ vacation annually
  • 9 company holidays + 2 personal holidays each year
  • 12 days of sick leave annually
• Flexibility & Balance
  • Work-from-home on Fridays, for foreseeable future
  • Currently offering 2 weeks of remote work each year, plus the option to work from home during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas

Saltchuk is a family of diversified transportation and distribution companies with a vision to serve our customers by being the best in North America, and we are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have an equal chance to thrive with us, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our organization in a work environment where anyone would be proud for their children to work.