Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for overseeing U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance while ensuring accurate and timely quarterly and annual tax provisions. This role partners with external advisors to coordinate provision activities and supports the preparation and review of federal, state, and local filings. Within a global logistics and transportation company, the position also manages international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting tax considerations tied to cross-border operations, supply chain movements, and global entity structures.

Operating in a complex, multinational environment, the Senior Tax Accountant leads tax-related projects, drives process improvements, and ensures adherence to evolving global tax regulations. The role also mentors junior staff and serves as a strategic advisor, providing insights on tax impacts, risk management, and regulatory changes. Additionally, the position contributes to special projects related to global expansion, restructuring, and operational optimization across a diverse international footprint.

• U.S. & Multi-State Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and review federal and state income tax work papers and filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Tax Provision & External Coordination: Coordinate with external advisors on quarterly and annual tax provision processes and related reporting requirements.
• International Tax & Cross-Border Support: Assist with international tax compliance, reporting, and cross-border matters for a global, multi-entity structure.
• Tax Accounting & Reporting: Prepare tax account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Audits, Risk & Issue Resolution: Support tax audits and notices, identify and track tax risks, and partner with accounting teams to resolve issues and other miscellaneous tax matters as necessary, including tax research and prepare technical memos and supporting documentation and process improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and enhancement of internal tax controls as needed.
• Process Improvement & Tax Operations: Maintain tax calendars and documentation, perform tax research, and support process improvements, automation, and internal controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Wage range: The wage range for this position is $82,730.00-$ and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• Master's Degree in Accounting, finance, taxation (preferred)

• 2+ years working in an accounting or tax department for a mid to large size company or public accounting firm (required)
• 3+ years (preferred)

• KSAs (Please delete the examples below) High
• Self-motivated and a critical thinker. High
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. High
• Contribute to a collaborative and friendly culture with a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. High
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel. High
• Researching technical tax accounting topics Medium
• Experience working with auditors. High
• A strong understanding of international tax. Medium
• Cargo Wise or One Stream experience a plus. Low

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - (preferred)

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at  ext 5218.