Senior Tax Analyst

Overview

This role involves joining the finance team as a Senior Tax Analyst. The position is responsible for corporate tax provisioning, general ledger accounting, and partnering across departments to resolve tax-related operational questions. Work will be reviewed by senior tax leadership, providing mentorship to strengthen technical skills and deepen understanding of corporate tax operations.

Responsibilities

Tax Accounting & Provision (ASC 740)

• Lead the preparation and calculation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Prepare deferred tax asset/liability calculations, tax basis balance sheets, and valuation allowance analyses.
• Assist with tax footnote disclosures and tax rate reconciliations.

Indirect Tax & Sales Tax Management

• Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple state and local jurisdictions.
• Audit and verify customer exemption certificates and resolve billing tax disputes.
• Support state and local sales tax audits by gathering documentation and transaction details.

General Ledger & Financial Reconciliation

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end tax-related general ledger journal entries.
• Perform detailed monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for tax-related accounts (e.g., accrued taxes, deferred taxes, sales tax payable, payroll tax payable).
• Identify, investigate, and resolve variances or discrepancies in tax accounts promptly.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a primary tax contact for AP, AR, Accounting, and Legal departments to resolve tax-related operational inquiries.
• Clearly communicate tax requirements and guidelines to non-tax stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a hybrid environment.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting principles and general sales tax concepts.
• Strong curiosity and the ability to trace data back to its source to understand root issues.
• Ability to articulate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely in both written reports and verbal conversations with non-tax teams.
• Comfortable working in a structured environment where work papers and calculations are rigorously reviewed for technical precision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zuora, Sage, Anrok, and Salesforce (any is a plus).
• Experience with or exposure to AI-powered tools (through personal or professional use), with interest in leveraging AI to improve efficiency in tax operations.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary target: $75,000 - $120,000, based on the intended level for this role.
• Full medical benefits including dental and vision plans.
• Equity packages in the form of stock options to all employees.
• Technology (hardware, software, reading materials, etc.) allowance.
• Flexible vacation and sick days.

Location

Not specified.