Tax Accountant for Space Tech & Global Expansion

Financeroles; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Tax Accountant to help build the tax function for our growing space infrastructure business. You will own day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with external advisors, and establish scalable processes across Finance, Legal, and operations.

In this role you will apply knowledge of US federal and state taxes, support income tax provisions and filings, manage compliance, and evaluate credits and incentives as we expand ground station operations domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Working knowledge of US federal and state taxation; research unfamiliar issues.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own tax compliance calendar and coordinate filings with external advisors.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance, including registrations and nexus assessments.
• Support income tax provisions and reconciliations; prepare workpapers and coordinate reviews.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and business teams on tax considerations for new locations and contracts.
• Build scalable tax processes and act as primary contact for notices, audits, and advisor requests.
• Identify and evaluate tax credits and incentives in partnership with advisors.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Tax Accountant to help build the tax function for our growing space infrastructure business. You will own day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with external advisors, and establish scalable processes across Finance, Legal, and operations.

In this role you will apply knowledge of US federal and state taxes, support income tax provisions and filings, manage compliance, and evaluate credits and incentives as we expand ground station operations domestically and