Senior Tax Accountant
Q2 is seeking a Tax Accountant to be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of all aspects of the organization’s local and state tax records and returns and to assist with the preparation of the US federal tax provision and returns. The Tax Accountant should be familiar with a variety of tax related concepts, practices, and procedures. The position requires the reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position reports to the Director, Global Taxation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for franchise, property, withholding and sales/use taxes at the state and local levels
- Responsible for annual report preparation and filing for all states
- Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work to ensure compliance and accurate and timely tax payments
- Gather information to maintain compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities
- Assist with information gathering for audits with various taxation authorities
- Assist with US federal tax provision and returns including:
- Research and assist with preparations of work papers for various book to tax differences
- Assist with preparation of quarterly effective tax rate calculations
- Prepare and update FIN 48 analysis
- Assist with information gathering of R&D tax credit studies
- Document procedures and processes for all job functions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a financial concentration. Master’s degree desirable.
- 3-5+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably including a combination of public accounting and industry
- CPA certification or candidate is preferred
- Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite of products
- NetSuite, Concur, Blackline, Avalara and SalesForce experience a plus
- Must have account reconciliation and strong analytical, problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly efficient and always looking for ways to improve processes
- Ability to perform independently while working in a team environment
- Organized individual who thrives in fast paced environment