Telecom Tax Senior Associate

EisnerAmper; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a qualified professional to join its Tax team, focusing on telecom tax and regulatory compliance. You will prepare and review USF filings (FCC 499‑A/499‑Q), state and local telecom tax returns, and related regulatory reports, coordinating deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 2+ years of telecom‑related experience, and strong analytical, organizational, and client‑communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 2+ years of telecom tax and regulatory experience.
• Understanding of telecom services taxability (VoIP, broadband, wireless).
• Familiarity with telecom billing systems and tax engines.

Responsibilities

• Telecom related tax and regulatory surcharge compliance.
• Preparing & reviewing USF filings — FCC Forms 499‑A and 499‑Q; state and local telecom tax returns; E911, TRS, gross receipts, utility reports.
• Annual and quarterly regulatory filings with state PUCs or the FCC.
• Managing client portfolios and coordinating deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Telecom tax compliance

Regulatory coordination

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Rev.io

Avalara

SureTax

Job description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one‑of‑a‑kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards.
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and as a firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Telecom related tax and regulatory surcharge compliance.
• Preparing & reviewing:
  • Federal Universal Service Fund (USF) filings — FCC Forms 499‑A and 499‑Q.
  • State and local telecom tax returns.
  • E911, TRS, gross receipts, and utility commission reports.
  • Annual and quarterly regulatory filings with state PUCs or the FCC.
• Managing client portfolios and coordinating deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of experience with telecom‑related tax and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications services and taxability (VoIP, broadband, wireless, CLEC/ILEC, UCaaS).
• Familiarity with telecom billing systems and tax rating engines (e.g., Rev.io, Avalara, SureTax).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, staff, tax administrators and regulators.
• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Team‑oriented with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset.
• Interest in telecom or tax certifications (e.g., CMI, CPA, JD) encouraged.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About Our Tax Team: As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group does not only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way. A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper‑specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation, and transparency.

Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start‑ups, global public firms, and middle‑market companies. We are also engaged by attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [e-mail].

Preferred Location: Shreveport