Senior Principal Tax Accountant

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s leading-edge tax team and will be located in the corporate office in Falls Church, Virginia, with the potential for remote work.

The Sr Principal Tax Accountant - State Audits reports to the Senior Manager - State Audits and Planning and manages state income tax audits. The role also serves as the primary point of contact with state taxing authority auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage state income tax audits as the primary point of contact with state taxing authority auditors
• Respond to audit requests, research, and defend tax positions
• Review audit adjustments and facilitate payments/collections
• Track and inform the tax compliance team of audit findings that impact subsequent years
• Participate in financial statement preparation, including uncertain tax positions
• Draft memos documenting various tax positions
• When federal tax changes arise from IRS settlements or amended federal returns:
  • Oversee preparation and filing of amended state tax returns
  • Resolve related notices
• Assist with modeling state tax planning scenarios and review state income tax returns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or similar field, in addition to a CPA, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in federal/multi-state income tax for large corporations
  • (Or) a Masters in Taxation, CPA and 5 years of experience in federal/multi-state income tax for large corporations
• Knowledge of current and pending state income tax laws and regulations
• State income tax research ability and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Aerospace/Defense industry
• Experience with income tax accounting and preparation of tax provision for public company financial statements
• Familiarity with CorpTax software

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
• The salary range is a general guideline; base salary offers may consider factors including scope and responsibilities, and candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
• Depending on the position, eligibility may include overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
• Benefits may include:
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Location

Falls Church, Virginia (corporate office) with potential for remote work

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance: No
• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: None
• Travel: No
• Application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.