Senior Tax Accountant
Job in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
ESCO Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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)
- 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
- 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
Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 USD (Annually)
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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