Senior Tax Accountant

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for the maintenance, analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to property tax, sales tax, and unclaimed property. This includes preparing journal entries, filing tax returns, processing payments, and using tax software to administer and bill taxes. The role involves nationwide tax compliance and regular interaction with the Tax Manager, Controller, and occasionally the CFO.

• Prepare and file sales and property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions throughout the US.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries.
• File unclaimed property reports and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Verify and process property tax bills; upload data into the accounts receivable system.
• Export/import customer data between tax systems, billing platforms, and Excel.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding tax bills in coordination with customer service.
• Communicate professionally with taxing authorities via phone and email.
• Maintain a nationwide tax calendar to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Register with new taxing authorities and manage compliance documentation.
• Conduct tax research related to sales and property tax issues.
• Support month-end close and annual audit processes.
• Support the Income Tax function by making estimated payments, filing extensions, and preparing import files to record changes to fixed assets.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

• Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in a tax role, with emphasis on sales and property tax.
  • Experience in the financial services industry is preferred but not required.
• Technical & Functional Skills
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
  • Comfortable working with system interfaces and data transfers.
  • Familiarity with tax research tools such as Avalara Tax Research and Vertex.
  • Experience with the Property Tax Management System (“PTMS”) from TCI, Inc. is a plus.
  • Great Plains system experience is a plus.
• Success Factors
  • Ability to work independently and resolve issues proactively.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with effective time management.
  • Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not manage employees

Working Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, and printers.

Physical requirements: sedentary or typing

This position does not require travel.

Position Type

This is a full-time position.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.