Senior Tax Accountant

  • Location
    McLean, Virginia
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-10-30
  • Industry
    Commerce and industry
  • Salary
    USD80000 - USD110000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2026-10-26

Senior Tax Accountant – Hybrid (4 Days In Office)

About the Opportunity

Join a publicly traded technology company with a growing global footprint and an innovative, collaborative culture. This role offers broad exposure across the corporate tax function, including tax provision, compliance, tax credits, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Tax, the Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with finance, accounting, business stakeholders, and external advisors to support the company’s global tax compliance and reporting obligations. This position provides significant visibility across the organization and is ideal for a tax professional looking for hands-on experience in a fast-paced multinational environment.


Key Responsibilities

Tax Accounting & ASC 740

  • Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes under ASC 740
  • Assist with the calculation and documentation of permanent and temporary tax differences
  • Prepare supporting schedules, workpapers, tax journal entries, and income tax disclosures
  • Ensure alignment between tax reporting and financial statement reporting

Tax Compliance

  • Coordinate data collection and information requests for external tax advisors
  • Support federal, state, and international income tax compliance processes
  • Review supporting workpapers and compliance deliverables for accuracy and completeness
  • Assist with quarterly estimates, annual filings, and related tax reporting requirements

Tax Credits & Incentives

  • Coordinate annual research and development (R&D) tax credit studies
  • Gather, reconcile, and analyze data from multiple business functions
  • Support preparation of federal and state credit calculations and filings
  • Assist with calculations related to foreign research and development cost treatment

State & Local Tax

  • Review state income tax apportionment calculations and related filings
  • Assist with multi-state compliance matters and tax planning opportunities
  • Support responses to state and local tax authority inquiries

Transfer Pricing & International Tax

  • Prepare supporting documentation and workpapers related to transfer pricing requirements
  • Collaborate with domestic and international business units on tax reporting matters
  • Support global tax compliance initiatives and international reporting obligations

Audit & Controversy Support

  • Assist with federal, state, and international tax examinations
  • Coordinate documentation requests and responses to auditors
  • Support resolution of tax notices and inquiries from taxing authorities

Controls & Process Improvement

  • Execute tax-related SOX controls and documentation requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across tax processes and workflows
  • Assist with development of more efficient data collection and reporting methodologies

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 3-6 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax
  • Experience with corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting
  • Strong understanding of ASC 740 concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Preferred

  • CPA designation
  • Experience with tax automation and analytics tools, particularly Alteryx
  • Experience working with corporate accounting and ERP systems
  • Exposure to multinational corporate tax environments

Technical Skills

Tax & Accounting

  • ASC 740 tax accounting and reporting
  • Federal and state corporate income tax compliance
  • Research and development tax credits
  • Transfer pricing support
  • Tax audit and controversy assistance

Technology

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Tax data analytics and automation tools (Alteryx preferred)
  • Corporate accounting systems and general ledger platforms
  • Strong ability to transform large data sets into audit-ready tax workpapers

Skills & Attributes

  • Highly detail-oriented and analytical
  • Self-starter with strong ownership mentality
  • Comfortable operating in a lean, high-visibility environment
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Why This Role

  • Broad exposure across tax provision, compliance, credits, transfer pricing, and audits
  • Opportunity to work directly with senior tax and finance leadership
  • High visibility within a growing public company environment
  • Exposure to domestic and international tax matters
  • Collaborative culture with strong career development potential
  • Opportunity to leverage technology and data analytics within the tax function

Work Environment

  • Hybrid schedule with four days per week in-office
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities
  • Regular interaction with finance leadership and cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and wellness time
  • Paid parental and bonding leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and wellness resources
  • Professional development opportunities and strong total rewards package

Equal Opportunity

The hiring organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of legally protected status.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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