Senior Tax Accountant- Corporate Income Tax

Turner & Townsend • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant, responsible for supporting the company's tax planning, compliance, and reporting processes. This role ensures that the organization adheres to all relevant tax laws and regulations, minimizes tax liabilities, and manages tax risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US federal, state taxes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Specifically, the Senior Tax Accountant will:
Work with our tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns. Maintain compliance with all tax regulations and laws.
Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Prepare necessary documentation and responses.
Prepare and review tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax-related information.
Ensure differences between accounting and taxable profit are explained and understood.
Identify and mitigate tax risks. Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
Provide tax advice and implications to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operations teams.
Continuously improve tax processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Engage with Group Finance in the UK.
Undertake a mix of recurring monthly/quarterly tasks in addition to one-off projects as required.
Adhering to our accounting manual and working in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in tax compliance and planning, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Accounting Degree a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications, management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with our tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Maintain compliance with all tax regulations and laws.
• Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare necessary documentation and responses.
• Prepare and review tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax-related information.
• Ensure differences between accounting and taxable profit are explained and understood.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
• Provide tax advice and implications to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Continuously improve tax processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Engage with Group Finance in the UK.
• Undertake a mix of recurring monthly/quarterly tasks in addition to one-off projects as required.
• Adhering to our accounting manual and working in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level