Senior Tax Accountant

Confidential Careers · Falls Church, Virginia

FULL TIME$1,10,000 – $1,30,000 / yr

Job Description

Senior Corporate Tax Accountant

Location

Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid)

Schedule:

Flexible hybrid schedule with periodic trips into DC office

Compensation : 110,000-130,000

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits and retirement program

About the Opportunity

A well-established international organization with a significant U.S. presence, is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Accountant to join its Washington, DC-area tax team. This role focuses on U.S. federal and state tax compliance and ASC 740 income tax provisioning, with exposure to annual tax planning initiatives. You’ll work closely with tax leadership, corporate accounting, and external advisors in a global, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review U.S. federal and state income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments

Prepare quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and supporting workpapers

Maintain and reconcile tax accounts, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and valuation allowance analyses

Prepare tax footnote disclosures and support financial statement reporting

Evaluate and document uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 / FIN 48)

Support annual tax planning projects, including forecasting, modeling, and analysis of legislative changes

Use CorpTax (or similar tax software) to manage compliance and provision processes, and help improve data flows and automation

Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and support audits

Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on provision reviews and compliance deliverables

Help with process improvements, internal controls (SOX), and documentation of tax procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s in Taxation a plus)

CPA required, or CPA-eligible with intent to complete licensure

4+ years of corporate tax experience, from public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred), industry, or both

Strong hands-on ASC 740 income tax provision experience (required)

Experience with Corptax or comparable tax compliance and provision software (e.g., OneSource, Longview, ONESOURCE Tax Provision)

Solid knowledge of U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax compliance

Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle a plus

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

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