Tax Sr. - Corporate

If you like tax work but don't like the long hours that come with it, this could be your perfect job! True hybrid opportunity with a 50/50 split between in office and work from home per month. THIS ROLE CAN RESIDE IN DES MOINES OR CEDAR RAPIDS!

As this Senior Tax Accountant you will:

• Provide leadership in executing accounting and tax-related engagements, ensuring alignment with established internal standards and enterprise priorities.

• Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provision and financial statement reporting processes, providing technical oversight related to ASC 740 and external reporting.

• Direct quarterly and annual income tax provision computations, incorporating statutory changes and complex legal entity considerations to support strategic tax decision-making.

• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, driving accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across filing obligations.

• Provide strategic review of tax returns and related analyses, assessing the impact of legislative developments and state statutory changes across the organization.

• Serve as the lead representative with the IRS and other taxing authorities, managing tax administration, controversy matters, and audit defense with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.

• Lead the review and resolution of income tax correspondence, including stakeholder management, to address income tax notices and drive timely resolution with taxing jurisdictions.

• Champion quality control and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of tax computations for financial statement and external reporting purposes.

• Conduct and oversee complex tax law and accounting research, synthesizing findings into technical memoranda and providing recommendations for leadership decision-making.

• Lead cross-functional and departmental projects throughout the year, providing direction, visibility, and effective communication to finance leadership.

• Partner with management to identify income tax risks, evaluate potential business impacts, and implement practical mitigation strategies that strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.

• Support broader tax operations through indirect tax filings and monthly reconciliations, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and operational discipline.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business operations, building strong partnerships across corporate, business unit, and functional leadership to align tax priorities with organizational goals.

• Review and validate supporting analyses and documentation for tax reporting, proactively resolving inconsistencies and elevating the quality of information used in decision-making.

• Provide oversight of the account reconciliation process, resolving discrepancies and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control, and process standardization.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic tax opportunities that support enterprise value creation and long-term business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of tax experience in a corporate tax or closely related environment.
• Hands-on experience with income tax accounting under ASC 740.
• Strong background in corporate income tax compliance, including federal, state, and local filings.
• Knowledge of annual income tax provision preparation and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret tax law changes and apply them to reporting and compliance activities.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills for preparing technical explanations and recommendations.

Compensation

$105,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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