Sr. Tax Associate

Pyrotek•Spokane, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional tax compliance work and become a trusted business partner who helps drive operational improvements, supports planning initiatives, and contributes to a scalable, forward-thinking tax function. You'll collaborate across Finance, Legal, and Operations while working in an environment that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and practical problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Active CPA license
3-6 years of tax experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry
Experience with corporate tax compliance and tax provision (ASC 740)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Up to 5% domestic and international travel
Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Exposure to international tax concepts or cross-border operations
Experience with tax planning, modeling, or forecasting
Process improvement, automation, or systems implementation experience
Financial modeling and advanced spreadsheet development skills

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings and supporting schedules.
Support consolidated federal corporate income tax returns (1120/5471/8858), state income/franchise tax returns, sales and use tax filings, annual reports, and Secretary of State filings.
Coordinate estimated tax payments, extensions, and compliance-related calculations.
Assist with tax provision activities and ASC 740 reporting requirements.
Support fixed asset tax reporting, depreciation schedules, property tax filings, and unclaimed property reporting.
Research and analyze tax issues to ensure compliance and support business decisions.
Maintain and improve tax documentation, procedures, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and reduce manual effort.
Enhance tax workpapers, models, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
Improve documentation and knowledge-sharing practices to reduce key-person dependency.
Drive standardization and automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
Assist with tax planning projects, modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Evaluate tax impacts related to operational, financial, and organizational changes.
Research emerging tax laws and regulatory developments.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on special projects and planning initiatives.
Support analysis related to cross-border and international tax considerations.
Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external tax advisors.
Coordinate information gathering for special projects such as transfer pricing, R&D credits, and cost segregation studies.
Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.