Senior Tax Accountant
MicroStrategy•Tysons, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Senior to support the global tax function of a multinational corporation. This role is responsible for managing compliance, reporting, and planning activities related to sales and indirect tax, income tax, and business registrations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a complex, multinational environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax concepts and indirect tax compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong data analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
- Experience working with outsourced tax providers or external advisors preferred
- Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional filings, business registrations, and tax calendar management
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax returns across U.S. states and indirect tax filings in Canada, and reconcile related balances to the general ledger
- Ensure accurate tax determination and compliance in billing systems and ERP platforms
- Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities related to indirect taxes
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to improve indirect tax processes and controls
- Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and international income tax provisions under ASC 740
- Work with the outsourced tax service provider on the preparation of income tax provisions, federal and state income tax returns, and related supporting schedules
- Coordinate and prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) requests by gathering trial balances, fixed asset details, apportionment data, and other required documentation
- Coordinate with the outsourced tax service provider on the R&D tax credit study, including collecting supporting documentation, managing information requests, and reviewing draft calculations and analysis for completeness and accuracy
- Research open items, respond to questions from the outsourced provider, and help resolve issues in a timely manner
- Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions
- Analyze tax implications of business transactions, restructurings, and new initiatives
- Manage business registrations and renewals across jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax authority requirements
- Coordinate with external advisors and government agencies for entity setup and maintenance
- Maintain a database of entity registrations, licenses, compliance deadlines, and the tax calendar
- Monitor filing due dates and help ensure timely completion of registration, renewal, and tax compliance requirements
- Support tax audits, notices, and controversy matters
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, accounting, and operations
- Maintain proper documentation and support for all tax filings and positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
