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Posted June 08, 2026
Robert Half

Compliance Analyst (Tax/Audit/Accounting)

Washington, DC 20036-4927, US Full Time
Compensation: $120 to $140 Yearly

The Compliance Analyst/Lead is a senior accounting professional responsible for overseeing tax, regulatory, and financial compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role supports accounting, audit, and financial management functions while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and evolving federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities, and drives continuous process improvement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation, review, and filing of complex regulatory and tax filings, including LM-2, IRS Form 990, sales and use tax, partnership returns, and local regulatory submissions.
  • Manage audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.
  • Analyze financial statements, benefit plan structures, financial systems, and business practices.
  • Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments and implement required actions.
  • Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, as needed.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems.
  • Promote accountability, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting across stakeholders.



Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including tax and regulatory compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with Form 990, LM-2, and sales and use tax filings; public accounting experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, audits, and internal controls.
  • Strong multi-jurisdictional tax and withholding expertise.
  • Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups); experience with Power BI and ERP systems preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

About Us

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