Tax Accountant, Senior

United Parks & Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a Tax Senior to support its Corporate Tax function, ensuring accurate and compliant tax reporting across a multi-entity, multi-state organization. This role exists to deliver timely tax filings, analysis, and reporting that support financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Accounting and Finance, respond to tax notices, assist in tax planning initiatives, and help implement processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 3–5 years in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Experience supporting tax compliance, reporting, or provision processes
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Workday, SAP)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across Finance and non-Finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, sales/use, and other indirect taxes
• Assist with tax provision calculations, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Support tax compliance processes by gathering, analyzing, and reconciling financial data
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and proper documentation
• Assist in responding to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from regulatory agencies
• Maintain and update tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Contribute to tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
• Analyze tax data and provide insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation
• Support implementation and optimization of tax processes, tools, and controls
• Assist with special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad hoc analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable tax laws and regulations

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Multi-state tax experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward certification preferred

Tools

Workday

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

Role Overview

United Parks is hiring a Tax Senior to support its Corporate Tax function, ensuring accurate and compliant tax reporting across a multi-entity, multi-state organization. This role exists to deliver timely tax filings, analysis, and reporting that support financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The position sits within the Finance organization and operates at a primarily operational level with exposure to strategic tax planning initiatives. Success in this role is defined by accuracy, timeliness, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors to support audits, filings, and tax-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, sales/use, and other indirect taxes
• Assist with tax provision calculations, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Support tax compliance processes by gathering, analyzing, and reconciling financial data
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and proper documentation
• Assist in responding to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from regulatory agencies
• Maintain and update tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Contribute to tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
• Analyze tax data and provide insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation
• Support implementation and optimization of tax processes, tools, and controls
• Assist with special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad hoc analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable tax laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward certification preferred)
• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting tax compliance, reporting, or provision processes
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar)
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for accuracy and completeness of work
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• Experience in a multi-state or multi-entity environment preferred
• Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to scalable solutions

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.