Senior Tax Analyst

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

3d•$70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst is part of an in-house tax team, responsible for accurate and complete state and local tax processes, including planning, exemptions, and compliance, and for supporting partnership income tax compliance cycles. The role reports to the Senior Tax Managers, with visibility to the Tax Director, and collaborates closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, Payroll, and Operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical compliance skills with an interest in process improvement and strategic tax planning. The position is primarily based in a professional office, with occasional travel to other locations, including active construction sites. The role involves prolonged desk work, detailed computer and document review, and occasional movement around the office and construction sites. Candidates must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Work at construction sites may involve outdoor weather, louder noise, and moving equipment; employees are expected to follow company safety policies and applicable laws. This is a demanding, high-performance environment that may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees may also need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening is required, as are random quarterly screenings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of overall experience at a public accounting firm and/or in relevant industry, focused on state and local tax.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information to drive strategic decisions with data.
Excellent judgment, influencing, and communication skills.
High proficiency in Excel and specialized tax software.

Nice To Haves

CPA, active progression toward completing the CPA exam, and/or a Master’s in Tax.
Domestic partnership income tax compliance experience at the federal and multistate levels.
Experience calculating complex GAAP/tax differences and partner allocations, and understanding of Schedule M-3.
Familiarity with SAP.
Familiarity with CCH Axcess and ProSystems.

Responsibilities

Manage the accurate preparation and filing of transactional tax filings, including sales and use tax, property tax, and local gross receipts tax.
Maintain the master tax calendar, company state and local registrations, and tax exemption tracker to ensure timely filing and mitigate risk.
Identify opportunities for process automation, support ongoing tax planning initiatives, and research the impact of changing tax legislation.
Prepare complex federal and multi-state partnership income tax returns, ensuring accurate state allocations and apportionment.
Manage external tax advisors.
Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, Payroll, and Operations to support data collection and cross-departmental alignment.