Senior Accountant – Tax, Audit

Role Overview

• Ensure financial close deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheets, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Research technical accounting topics and draft internal accounting memos
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Project Accounting teams to align accounting policies and workflows with financial reporting
• Support international statutory audit matters
• Support the Accounting Manager, Tax and Compliance in serving as the primary point of contact for up to eight statutory audits across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
• Gradually assume increased ownership of statutory audits over time, with the goal of becoming a primary contact for designated entities
• Assist in the audit process, including planning, timeline coordination, and audit readiness activities
• Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules in accordance with local statutory requirements
• Coordinate responses to audit requests, PBC lists, and auditor inquiries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partner with other departments to gather documentation and resolve audit issues
• Track audit deliverables, monitor deadlines, and communicate status updates to the Accounting Manager, Tax and Compliance
• Support tax returns and compliance matters
• Gather data and respond to IRS and state notices
• Ensure adherence to compliance deadlines, including tax extensions, filings, and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit various tax-related forms, such as Sales and Use and VAT tax returns
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting experience a plus)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and team-oriented environment

Benefits

• retirement plan
• healthcare coverage
• broad range of other benefits