Senior Tax Associate

Overview

Are you skilled in managing state, local and indirect tax exposure, filings, exemptions, and answering questions about tax and tax relationships? Are you organized, responsible and knowledgeable?

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and property tax reporting processes, in addition to overseeing tax relationships and all tax-related matters. While no person is an expert in all areas of tax, you will be the point of contact for tax questions.

The Elevator Pitch

Are you skilled in managing state, local and indirect tax exposure, filings, exemptions, and answering questions about tax and tax relationships? Are you organized, responsible and knowledgeable?

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and property tax reporting processes, in addition to overseeing tax relationships and all tax-related matters. While no person is an expert in all areas of tax, you will be the point of contact for tax questions.

Success in the Role:
What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

• Prepare and file property tax returns on behalf of the company
• Prepare and file all sales tax returns, manage registrations, and ensure accuracy
• Learn and take on the Tax Exemption Certificate process
• Oversee the process ensuring payment of all taxes due for all tax types
• Assist payroll department with notices, requests or other payroll tax related issues

• Meet with external tax providers to develop a rapport and a relationship
• Assist with information requests for corporate income tax accounting and return preparation
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile all tax-related general ledger accounts
• Assist with quarterly and annual external audits
• Assist preparation of financial statement disclosures
• Assist with resolution of any open tax notices or tax audits

• Become first point of contact for all tax related matters, including supporting Federal and State tax returns and other filings, and answer tax questions
• Lead on any open tax notices and audits

• Prepare all sales & use tax returns, file timely, and ensure completion of payment process
• Review & upload tax exemption certificates promptly
• Track tax exemption certificates, following up for renewals from customers to ensure they remain valid
• Assist with sales tax refunds and credit memos
• Perform quarterly tax exposure analyses

• Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain property software
• Coordinate and ensure timely filing of property tax returns for all jurisdictions
• Review assessments, tax bills and accruals for accuracy
• Track appeals, new sites, parcels and asset changes
• Prepare business personal property tax forecasts for pricing and budgeting

• Serve as internal liaison for external tax consultants
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including providing requested information and support to external advisors
• Assist external advisors with corporate tax return preparation

• Understand the financial data needed for reporting and where it comes from
• In 3 months, understand our systems and underlying data
• In 6 months, be able to run all needed data on your own and complete filings with little oversight
• Be self-sufficient in pulling data and be knowledgeable about what the data means

• Be aligned with the team and openly communicate
• Fit with the team is important as we are a solid group that supports each other; meet deadlines with month-end closes and other schedules
• Pitch in for ad hoc projects and be willing to assist cross-functionally
• In 1-3 months, participate in monthly close meetings
• In 1-3 months, become first point of contact for tax related questions and requests
• In 3-6 months, provide updates for tax status and ensure all tax close-related processes are completed timely

• You will be joining the accounting team and report to the Assistant Controller
• The team culture is based on trust, collaboration, and ongoing development
• Role located with a hybrid model; minimum of 3 days per week at our HQ in Waltham, MA

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years related experience
• Experience in a public company preferred
• Experience using Avalara and PropertyPoint and Net Suite preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc)

The base salary range for this full-time position is $73,000 - $117,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal…