ScaleFactor is a high-growth organization that combines trusted experts with intuitive software to solve businesses’ accounting and finance needs. We are working to pioneer big change in our industry, and we need people that enjoy venturing into uncharted territory and blazing a trail with innovative solutions. Currently, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Tax Accountant who is looking for the next chapter in their career.

Successful candidates must possess the entrepreneurial drive & spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Our team is in need of another rock star that has the accounting knowledge, administrative skills, and project management capabilities to be a proven value-add to our customer-focused practice. The Senior Tax Accountant will work alongside the Tax Manager in managing the consulting, compliance, and other tax projects at ScaleFactor. The individual will be the main ScaleFactor contact for many tax matters and will be responsible for several ongoing projects at one time. Additionally, the position allows for the opportunity to directly impact other areas of ScaleFactor, both now and in the future. This includes operational accounting projects, general consulting, as well as other advisory projects (e.g. M&A transactions).

The ideal candidate is comfortable having responsibilities which will include:

• Customer-centric interaction and problem-solving
• Completing customer tax returns, tax consulting projects, research projects, and assisting with other tax compliance issues
• Assessing customer’s current practices and offering insight into changes to meet compliance requirements and/or reduce tax obligations
• Completing financial analyses of business operations, customer financial records, and providing support in order to determine book/tax changes required for tax purposes
• Driving the tax compliance process from end-to-end, including verifying customer information, workpaper/form review, and managing customer expectations

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS

• Problem-solving and proactive decision-making
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple customers’ needs concurrently
• Sound understanding of the Tax Code and tax concepts for Partnerships, Corporations, and Individuals, along with the ability to communicate these to customers and other members of the team
• Adaptability and resourcefulness to drive results
• Highly self-motivated and versatile
• Understanding of financial accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to analyze a company’s books and records, as well as financial reporting
• Technology savvy, can-do attitude and approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters in Accounting – Tax Focus preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with customer-facing work experience; Public Accounting preferred
• 2-4 years of public accounting and/or industry experience
• Experience with a wide variety of tax return filings including Corporations, Partnerships, S-corporations, and Individuals; Non-profit and International compliance experience is a plus!
• Entrepreneurial spirit, mind & drive
• Technological Optimist

When applying:

1. Your cover letter should tell us why you are such a rockstar, explain your ideal situation, and how your unique skill set will become essential to the team’s success.
2. Submit a one-page resume and exemplify why you are the expert we are looking for.
3. Provide two professional references. At a later stage in the interview process, we will certainly want to talk to people that know you well. Please provide people relevant to this role.