Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to join our client's finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax knowledge, hands-on experience with corporate and individual tax compliance, and a proven ability to drive process improvements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local original and amended income tax returns for entities and individuals as applicable.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with GAAP and ASC 740.
  • Manage withholding, payroll tax, sales/use tax, and other indirect taxes as required.
• Tax Research & Planning
  • Conduct tax research on complex issues, provide conclusions, and implement positions with proper documentation.
  • Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the effective tax rate and cash flow.
  • Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations; assess impact on the organization and propose remediation steps.
• Audit Support & Documentation
  • Prepare schedules, narratives, and supporting work papers for audits (federal, state, and local) and transfer pricing reviews.
  • Respond to tax notices and inquiries from tax authorities; manage correspondence and remediation.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
  • Develop and maintain robust tax policies, procedures, and control activities.
  • Automate recurring tax tasks using ERP/payroll/tax software; streamline data extraction and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Controllership to ensure data integrity and accurate tax accounting in the general ledger.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with FP&A, Legal, Treasury, and Compliance to support strategic initiatives and large transactions (M&A, restructurings, reorganizations).
  • Provide tax training and guidance to junior staff and finance peers.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Supervise, coach, and develop junior tax staff; assign work, review results, and provide feedback.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CPA candidate required or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting with industry exposure.
• Technical Skills
  • Proficient in tax compliance software (e.g., GoSystem, ProSystem fx, TaxAct, or equivalent) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740, corporate and individual tax concepts, international tax basics (U.S. and state tax regimes).
  • Familiarity with transfer pricing, BEPS, and tax automation tools is a plus.
• Analytical & Communication Skills
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex tax issues to non-taxstakeholders.
• Attention to Detail & Time Management
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethics & Compliance
  • High level of integrity, adherence to professional standards, and confidentiality.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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