Senior Tax Accountant
Houston, TX | Full-Time | ✈️ No Travel Required
Summary:
A publicly traded infrastructure and equipment solutions company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to support federal, state, and local tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting, this role plays a critical part in overseeing income tax provisions, sales and use tax, and property tax filings. You’ll lead key tax processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and help drive improvements in tax operations. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for precision, this is your opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review and oversee quarterly income tax provisions and federal/state tax returns prepared by external consultants
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and support compliance for all tax types (income, sales/use, property)
- Research tax positions, implement strategies to optimize tax savings, and monitor the Company’s Section 382 Limitation
- Support FP&A with income tax forecasting and modeling for budgeting purposes
- Ensure sales tax is properly charged and exemptions are documented; assist with new state registrations and manage audits
- Manage annual property tax renditions, accruals, and Texas heavy equipment filings
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Operations to ensure correct sales/use tax accruals and exemption certificate handling
- Lead special projects and support other business needs within the tax function
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of tax accounting experience; public accounting and experience with Up-C structures/Tax Receivable Agreements a plus
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP and tax software experience a bonus
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Highly accountable self-starter with a collaborative mindset and continuous improvement attitude