(Hybrid) Sr. Tax AccountantJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate tax requirements for our company and its affiliates. This role involves working closely with third-party service providers and proactively managing tax-related processes to mitigate risks.Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate tax requirements and mitigate tax risks for the company and its affiliates.
Perform tax research, identify critical tax risks, and communicate the impact of enacted changes in tax regulations.
Manage tax provisions, general ledger entries, reconciliations, unclaimed property and escheatment processes, and financial reporting disclosures.
Respond to tax-related inquiries and correspondence from tax authorities, external auditors, and internal departments.
Identify and implement tax-related process improvements to ensure accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings.
Monitor and update state nexus studies based on local regulations and business activities.
Handle other tax-related matters such as 1099s, Business, Professional and Occupational License tax, and property tax.
Assist in the preparation and completion of the quarterly Form 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the SEC.
Complete account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Prepare board materials, review investor relations/rating agency communications, and support patronage capital processes, budgeting, and forecasting.
Essential Skills
4+ years of public/private US corporate tax experience.
4+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end processes.
Experience with Oracle ERP (Fusion preferred).
Experience with US federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Knowledge of SOX compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) reporting.
Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement preparation.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.
Strong technical knowledge of tax and accounting principles and financial reporting disclosure requirements.
Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to perform tax and accounting research and apply sound business judgment.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and communicate information effectively in response to inquiries from sr. management and auditors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with an emphasis in tax preferred.
CPA highly preferred.
Experience with CCH ProSystem tax preparation and compliance software preferred.
Form 990 experience preferred.
Work EnvironmentThis position offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office per week. The office is located in Sterling, VA, with state-of-the-art facilities. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with flexible reporting times between 7 AM to 9 AM and an 8-9 hour workday including a lunch break (e.g., 7 AM - 4 PM, 8 AM - 5 PM, 9 AM - 6 PM).About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
