Job Listing: Senior Tax Accountant

$70K - $85K

Senior Tax Accountant
An internationally recognized industry leader is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to assist with the transition from privately owned enterprise to Publicly Traded company. Office location is in Northern VA. This person will be responsible for obtaining and analyzing information necessary to meet the tax accounting and compliance requirements. Working with individuals within the Company as well as outside advisors, the Senior Tax Accountant will be actively involved in the preparation of the tax provision and related disclosures as well as income tax returns. The Senior Tax Accountant will report to the Director of Taxation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with quarterly and annual FAS 109 financial reporting for domestic and international entities including preparation of effective tax rate, current/deferred income taxes and valuation allowance issues

-Assist with preparation of U.S. federal, state income and franchise tax returns, estimates and extensions.

-Perform tax research and planning regarding various tax issues.

-Work with Controller's Department to ensure capture of information as required for tax accounting and compliance.

-Work with Financial Planning & Analysis on tax forecasting and projections.

Job Requirements

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:

-Strong knowledge of tax accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP

-Experience with tax research tools

-Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

-Experience with Tax Stream a plus

-Knowledge of SOX 404 requirements for tax controls

-FAS 109 / FIN 48 experience

-Excellent written and oral communication skills

-Solid workpaper technique and organizational skills

-Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects

Education Requirement

-Undergraduate degree in accounting with CPA

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    • About Stephen James Associates:

    Stephen James Associates provides professional and managerial placement search services.

    Stephen James offers both contingent search services for direct placement and interim search for consultants in a host of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Banking, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales.

    Recognizing the complexity and importance of finding candidates with specific skills and abilities, Stephen James Associates employs a hands-on recruiting approach to guarantee that they deliver the best candidates available.

    Stephen James Associates is part of the Allegis Group, the world's largest privately held staffing company.

    Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

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    Date Posted: October 3, 2008

    Job Details

    Job Location

    Candidate Application
    Employer: Stephen James Associates Address: 2400 Research Blvd. Contact: Terrence Stump
    Job Type: Full-time City: Alexandria
    Experience:Any State: Virginia E-mail: tstump@stephenjames.com
    Education: Any Zip Code:22304 Online: Website Link

    Salary and Benefits

    Rate: $70,000 to $85,000 per Year

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