Tax Senior

Vaco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Tax Senior in San Diego to join a corporate tax team. This role supports income tax provision and financial reporting for a large tech company, offering exposure to critical leadership and cross-functional initiatives.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong Excel skills and a focus on process improvement are preferred. The role is onsite 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience.
• Exposure to ASC 740 / tax provision processes preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740.
• Prepare and analyze tax provision schedules and reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Strong Excel skills

Process improvement focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Tax provision systems

Job description

Title

Tax Senior

Company

Large tech company

Compensation

$95K–$105K base + bonus + RSUs (generous total comp

Location

San Diego (onsite, 5 days/week)

Overview

High-visibility opportunity to join a corporate tax team supporting income tax provision and financial reporting for a large, complex global organization. This role offers strong exposure to leadership, cross-functional teams, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred calculations
• Prepare and analyze tax provision schedules, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Assist with financial reporting requirements including footnotes and disclosures
• Support effective tax rate analysis, forecasting, and budgeting initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, and external advisors
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and system enhancements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience
• Exposure to ASC 740 / tax provision processes preferred
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a fast-paced close environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience with large ERP or tax provision systems
• Background in multinational or public company environment
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement focus