Senior Tax Accountant

The Sr. Tax Accountant handles the preparation and review of income tax compliance, maintains and reconciles tax accounts, and participates in various tax projects.

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state income tax provisions and internal reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in various tax projects and assist with property, business license, and other tax matters and reporting as needed.
• Prepare and review federal and multi-state income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission, supported by detailed workpapers.
• Assist in audits and respond to notices and requests from federal and state taxing authorities related to income and franchise tax returns.
• Maintain, review, and reconcile all tax accounts, including tax expense, accruals, forecasts, and both current and deferred income tax provisions for planning and compliance purposes.
• Communicate tax and compliance issues and opportunities effectively to Tax Director.
• Assist Tax Director with tax planning opportunities, ensuring alignment and effective strategy implementation.
• Prepare and review the filing and payment of all quarterly income and franchise tax liabilities.
• Support the management, review, and development of less experienced tax professionals and track tax payments and filing deadlines.
• Conduct moderate tax research to stay updated on tax law and compliance changes, minimizing exposure to federal and state income/franchise tax risks.

• SAP experience is preferred
• Experience must include either one to two years of tax compliance experience for a large multinational manufacturing company, or two years of experience in the tax group of a public accounting firm.
• Expert level MS Excel knowledge is required
• Experience with Corptax income tax return preparation software a plus
• 3+ years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

Atlanta (hybrid role – 2 to 3 days a week working out of Southwire’s Battery office)

• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Parental Leave
• 401k with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities