Senior Tax Analyst

Southeastern Freight Lines•Lexington, SC

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst supports the Company’s tax compliance by researching local, state, and federal tax requirements, preparing accurate and timely returns, and identifying opportunities to reduce tax liabilities. The role helps ensure compliance across multiple tax areas, supports audits and registrations, and improves processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality. The successful candidate is self-motivated, able to work independently with appropriate guidance, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage time effectively amid deadlines and shifting priorities. The position supports external audit and consulting engagements for local and state tax matters by gathering data, responding to requests, and helping resolve findings in a timely manner. It also manages property tax activities and state registrations for new Company locations, collaborates with internal departments and management to research tax issues, and supports the Director of Tax & Compliance with year-end income tax workpapers, business license renewals, and state annual report filings.

Requirements

At least three years of tax experience with a public accounting firm.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an emphasis in Accounting.
Hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or be able to meet all requirements for CPA licensure; if not licensed, additional tax experience is required in lieu of certification.
Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting with a concentration in Tax.
Five years of relevant experience in indirect tax and compliance.
Experience with multistate property tax, business licenses, state registrations, tax audits, or income tax workpapers.
Experience in the transportation or motor carrier industry.

Responsibilities

Support external audit and consulting engagements for local and state tax matters by gathering data, responding to requests, and assisting with timely resolution of findings.
Research local, state, and federal tax laws, evaluate their impact on the Company, and monitor regulatory and filing requirement changes.
Prepare business personal property and ad valorem tax returns.
Manage the property tax life cycle, review assessments and invoices for accuracy, and submit valuation appeals when appropriate.
Maintain an organized inventory of local, state, and federal property tax returns to support timely filing, tracking, and compliance.
Develop, document, and update tax filing procedures to reflect current requirements and promote consistent processes.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline data collection, reporting, and filing for monthly, quarterly, and annual tax obligations.
Manage state registrations for new Company locations, including applicable use tax, business license, and property tax requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments and management to research tax issues and develop practical solutions for complex matters.
Support the Director of Tax & Compliance with year-end income tax workpapers, business license renewals, and state annual report filings.