Senior Tax Associate

High Country Search Group; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support a publicly traded client in Colorado. The role will focus initially on state and local tax, with the opportunity to gain exposure to international tax matters as the business grows.

Reporting to the tax leader, you will handle domestic compliance, coordinate with external advisers, and gradually take on broader responsibilities including global tax matters.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant tax experience
• Experience with state and local tax compliance
• Ability to explain your tax work clearly and contribute at a senior associate level
• Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support state and local tax compliance, helping the company meet its filing requirements and deadlines.
• Work closely with the tax leader on domestic tax matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers on compliance work and supporting information.
• Take on additional tax responsibilities over time, including opportunities to assist with global tax matters.

Job description

A publicly traded company with expanding global operations is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support its tax compliance work. This role will focus initially on state and local tax, with the opportunity to gain exposure to international tax matters as the business grows.

Reporting to the tax leader, you'll take on domestic compliance responsibilities as their focus shifts toward the company's global tax needs. You'll also work with external tax advisers who support the company's tax activities.

What you'll do:

• Support state and local tax compliance, helping the company meet its filing requirements and deadlines.
• Work closely with the tax leader on domestic tax matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers on compliance work and supporting information.
• Take on additional tax responsibilities over time, including opportunities to assist with global tax matters.

What you'll bring:

• Approximately three to four years of relevant tax experience, with flexibility for candidates who have progressed to senior-level responsibilities sooner.
• Experience with state and local tax compliance.
• The ability to explain your tax work clearly and contribute at a senior associate level.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.

Why this role:

You'll join a tax function whose responsibilities are expanding alongside the company's international operations. The role offers a defined initial focus on domestic compliance, direct collaboration with the tax leader and the opportunity to broaden your exposure beyond state and local tax.