Tax Accountant for Space Infrastructure & Global Growth

Northwood Space; New Mexico; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Tax Accountant to build and own the tax function for a rapidly growing space infrastructure company. You will manage day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with external advisors, and establish scalable processes that support expanding operations.

You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and operational teams to bring structure to complex tax matters and help guide strategic decisions as we scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a mix with filings.
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state taxation, including sales and use tax.
• CPA designation or progress toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the tax compliance calendar and coordinate federal, state, and local filings with external advisors.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance, nexus assessments, exemptions, and registrations.
• Support income tax provisions, reconciliations, and estimated payments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and business teams on tax considerations for locations and contracts.
• Build scalable tax processes, controls, and ERP configurations; handle tax notices and audits.
• Identify potential tax credits and incentives in partnership with external advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or pursuing licensure

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Accounting software

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Tax Accountant to build and own the tax function for a rapidly growing space infrastructure company. You will manage day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with external advisors, and establish scalable processes that support expanding operations.

You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and operational teams to bring structure to complex tax matters and help guide strategic decisions as we scale.