Senior Tax Accountant

The Senior Tax Accountant II serves as a technical resource for complex tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across the organization. This role leads significant tax projects, serves as the primary preparer and reviewer for all direct and indirect tax matters, conducts advanced tax research, advises stakeholders on tax matters, and supports audits and regulatory examinations. The Senior Tax Accountant II identifies tax planning opportunities, ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, and drives process improvements that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Serve as a technical resource on complex tax compliance, reporting, and planning matters.• Lead significant tax projects and initiatives that support organizational objectives.• Conduct advanced tax research and provide recommendations on tax issues, regulations, and business transactions.• Prepare and review federal, state, local and international corporate and partnership income tax computations, extensions, estimated tax payments and related compliance documentation• Support tax audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries from taxing authorities.

• Prepare and review indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, property tax and other applicable state and local taxes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to manage tax risk and optimize tax outcomes.• Prepare and review complex tax provisions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax accounting standards.• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the organization.• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance tax compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior tax professionals.• May supervise employees or lead cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.• 5+ years of tax, accounting, or related field experience required.• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.• Experience with complex US and Canadian corporate & partnership tax compliance, tax research, and tax planning activities preferred.• Experience with indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and related filings preferred.• Experience supporting tax audits, regulatory examinations, and cross-functional business initiatives preferred.• Prior supervisory or project leadership experience preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.• Advanced tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to business transactions and operations.• Knowledge of tax planning strategies, audits, and regulatory examination processes.• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to tax professionals and internal stakeholders. • Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across functions. Proficiency with tax software, accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.