Senior Tax Accountant

Job Req #: 21-12937Job Description: Senior Tax AccountantLocation: RemotePosition Type: 6+ Month ContractThe Senior Tax Accountant will work with international and income tax teams to deliver US tax compliance, accounting, and forecasting deliverables. The Senior Tax Accountant will play a critical role by providing analytical and technical support to the tax teams. The Senior Tax Accountant will also be responsible for developing relationships with coworkers outside of the Tax Department to keep abreast of changes to our business.Key Areas of ResponsibilityPrepare or review federal and state tax accounting, reporting, and compliance for domestic operationsPrepare or review Federal and state income tax returns, forms, elections, and related book/tax difference or apportionment workpapers and calculations for domestic operations.Prepare or review quarterly and annual US tax accounting, reporting and compliance for international operations.Participate in US transfer pricing compliance and the maintenance of required documentation.Prepare responses to information requests from Federal, State and local taxing authorities.Research tax issues as required and make recommendations to management.Prepare or review US tax compliance related to international operations, including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( TCJA ) reporting (e.g. GILTI, FDII, etc), FATCA compliance and foreign bank account reporting.Prepare or review supporting international work papers (e.g. earnings and profits, foreign source income for tax credits), memos, and tax footnote disclosures for the quarterly and annual tax provisions. Ensure processes and controls align with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Prepare annual US transfer pricing compliance and documentation.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor s degree from an accredited college3 years of relevant tax experience working with tax laws of multiple jurisdictionsCPA or advanced degreeOther Required QualificationsInterest in both international and domestic tax lawsWorking knowledge of US compliance and reporting as it relates to the TCJA.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders.Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and research skillsProven organization skills with critical attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.Preferred QualificationsMST, MBA or Law DegreeMix of public accounting and industry experienceFamiliarity with accounting for income tax rules under ASC 740 and US GAAP accountingExperience utilizing tax provision software Audrey LambTechnical RecruiterAscent303-220-6885 If this is not a fit for you or you are not interested, Ascent Services Group offers an excellent Referral Bonus! We look forward to hearing from you! About Ascent: The Ascent Services Group (ASG) is a nationally recognized technology staffing and consulting firm whose fundamental business is providing staffing services to Small, Medium, and Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology and Life Sciences. As consultants for ASG, you will have access to many of the top clients within the industries we serve. Our goal is to deliver innovative talent through proven best practices and effective resource optimization. Become one of ASG s candidates and experience the difference!IND05