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Position: Senior Tax Accountant
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Employment Type: Temporary/Contract/Contract To Hire
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Tax Accountant to support our Accounting team with year-end close and tax-related responsibilities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial data is available for tax provision calculations, compliance filings, and regulatory audits.
The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with the Tax, AP, Payroll, and FP&A teams to support data integrity, documentation, and deliverables related to corporate tax compliance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Year-End Tax Support
· Assist in preparing and validating trial balances and supporting schedules for the year-end income tax provision (ASC 740).
· Identify and document book-to-tax differences, including both permanent and temporary items.
· Partner with the Tax team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of required financial data for tax filings.
Fixed Asset & Depreciation Reporting
· Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger.
· Identify and flag fully depreciated or retired assets for proper write-off and tax treatment.
· Coordinate with Tax to align book vs. tax depreciation methods and schedules.
State Apportionment & Nexus Support
· Compile revenue, payroll, and property data by state to support state tax apportionment calculations.
· Monitor and report on activities in new jurisdictions that may trigger sales tax nexus or filing requirements.
· Partner with HR and Payroll to track remote employees’ locations and implications for state tax filings.
1099 & Vendor Data Compliance
· Support the 1099 filing process by verifying vendor classifications and payment types.
· Ensure accurate collection and maintenance of W-9 forms for applicable vendors.
· Review AP data to identify 1099-eligible payments and coordinate with external filing providers if applicable.
Transaction & Intercompany Accounting
· Assist in documenting the accounting treatment and financial impact of M&A transactions, restructurings, and intercompany transactions.
· Work with Legal, Treasury, and Tax to maintain accurate legal entity data and intercompany balances.
Documentation & Workpaper Management
· Maintain clear and audit-ready documentation for journal entries and financial transactions.
· Organize and archive year-end workpapers, schedules, and reconciliations to support tax return preparation and external audits.
Cross-Functional Communication & Planning
· Act as a liaison between the Accounting and Tax teams to coordinate timelines, data needs, and deliverables.
· Participate in year-end planning meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives related to financial close and tax support.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
· 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting or corporate tax support experience is a plus.
· Solid understanding of GAAP and basic tax principles (ASC 740 knowledge is beneficial).
· Experience with fixed assets, state apportionment data, and vendor compliance preferred.
· Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
· Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
· Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Soft Skills:
· Proactive and resourceful – able to track down data and clarify ambiguity.
· Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Working Conditions:
· Hybrid or remote work options available.
· Occasional overtime may be required during month-end and year-end close.
If you are interested in being considered, please apply with an attachment of your current resume!
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