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Senior Tax Accountant

Job in St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listing for: ESCO Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 105000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Louis

The Tax Senior Accountant will be primarily responsible for the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, federal and state tax depreciation calculations, and Forms 5471 including supporting work papers. Other job responsibilities will include tax information reporting, making estimated payments, tax audits and notice response, ASC 740 computations, and special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant position requires general knowledge of taxation but will have the opportunity to become Proficient In All The Following Key Tasks:

  • Prepare federal and state income tax returns using One Source
  • Lead the calculation and tracking of tax depreciation across all company fixed asset accounts using Sage FAS
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations concerning asset classification, recovery periods, and tax accounting methods (e.g., MACRS, ADS, IRC)
  • 168(k) Bonus Depreciation)
  • Import and dispose of assets in the Sage FAS system to compute tax depreciation and tax gain/loss; input information into One Source and prepare applicable federal and state corporate income tax forms (Form 4562, Form 4797, state equivalents)
  • Prepare tax work papers and code trial balances
  • Compute M-3s based off general ledger account balance changes
  • Prepare Forms 5471 & 8858 using Vantage Point
  • Participate in the provision process by computing the projected book/tax differences for provision and rolling forward the inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities
  • Compute estimated tax liabilities and payment amounts
  • Assist in responding to tax audits and other inquiries
  • Participate in planning projects when appropriate (e.g., Cost Segregation Studies)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, (MST and/or CPA is a plus)
  • 2+ years relevant tax experience
  • Experience with tax preparation software and tax research engines
  • Strong accounting, analytical and tax technical skills
  • Motivated, efficient and collaborative team player
  • Proficient with a variety of technology solutions
This Opportunity Provides The Following
  • Very inclusive and collaborative tax team environment
  • Acquisitive company with interesting high-profile work
  • Competitive compensation with annual target bonus
  • Strong work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package and wellness program
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase program
  • PTO includes holiday year-end office shut down
Compensation Information

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 USD (Annually)

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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