Tax Accountant III

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its corporate tax team. This role supports income tax compliance and tax accounting across federal, state, local, and international matters, with exposure to tax provisioning and research.

You will collaborate with finance and accounting, develop efficiencies, and contribute to ASC 740 calculations. The position offers remote work options and opportunities to advance technical tax expertise.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of federal and state income tax compliance experience.
• Exposure to ASC 740 and income tax provision calculations preferred.
• Strong understanding of income tax accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Calculate current and deferred income tax expense across jurisdictions.
• Prepare effective tax rate calculations and related schedules.
• Analyze book-to-tax differences and tax return reporting needs.
• Support deferred tax asset and valuation allowance analyses.
• Document uncertain tax positions per guidance and file returns.

Skills

Tax accounting

ASC 740

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Remote work

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA / Master's in Taxation / JD or similar advanced credential

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its corporate tax team. This individual will support both income tax compliance and tax accounting activities, with exposure to federal, state, local, and international tax matters.

The role offers the opportunity to work across tax provision, compliance, research, and process improvement while partnering with other members of the finance and accounting organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in corporate income tax and an interest in continuing to develop their technical tax accounting experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Calculate current and deferred income tax expense across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
• Prepare effective tax rate calculations, rate reconciliations, and related supporting schedules.
• Analyze and document book-to-tax differences and information required for tax return reporting.
• Support deferred tax asset and valuation allowance analyses.
• Calculate and document uncertain tax positions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return and prepare/file state income tax returns.
• Research federal and state tax matters and evaluate the tax impact of legislative changes and business initiatives.
• Assist with documentation supporting tax positions and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the income tax function.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or similar advanced credential is a plus.
• 3-5 years of federal and state income tax compliance experience.
• Exposure to ASC 740 and income tax provision calculations preferred.
• Strong understanding of income tax accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience with tax research platforms preferred.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance/provision software preferred.