REMOTE - Tax Senior

Henderson Harbor Tax was established in 2009 as a specialized tax placement division of Henderson Harbor Group. Over the past 17 years, HHTax has successfully leveraged our vast network of tax professionals and our targeted industry knowledge to successfully advise careers and place professionals at every level from Tax Associates to Chief Tax Officers, and Tax Partners, in both private industry and public accounting.

We service our clients primarily in the New York Metro area, as well as nationally through our AAFA network (45 financial staffing affiliates throughout the U.S. and Canada).

Our manufacturing/distribution client is looking to add a talented corporate tax senior to their team. This is a great opportunity for tax professionals currently in public accounting looking to transition into an in-house position or for someone who feels it is time to move on from their current corporate tax position.

• Prepare federal corporate income tax returns (Form 1120) for standalone entities and consolidated groups, including consolidation schedules, intercompany eliminations, and supporting work papers.
• Prepare multistate corporate income and franchise tax returns, including apportionment calculations, state-specific adjustments, and combined or unitary filings.
• Assist with SALT matters, including nexus analysis, pass-through entity (PTE) elections, and responses to state tax notices.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments, prepare extensions, and assist with income tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax balances.
• Perform book-to-tax reconciliations and tax calculations related to Section 163(j), depreciation, and accounting method adjustments.
• Research federal and state tax issues, document findings, and support corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and tax due diligence activities.
• Provide training and review assistance to interns and associates while collaborating with clients, managers, and partners to resolve tax-related issues.
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines while staying current on changes in federal and state tax laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline required; a Master’s degree in Taxation is preferred.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience in tax compliance, with substantial experience preparing corporate income tax returns, particularly Forms 1120 and 1120-S.
• Demonstrated experience preparing consolidated federal corporate tax returns and multistate income tax filings is required.
• Understanding of SALT concepts, including nexus determinations, apportionment methodologies, and jurisdiction-specific filing obligations.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions is beneficial.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, or international tax reporting, including Forms 5471 and 5472, is a plus.