Tax Accountant

Xanterra Travel Collection•Greenwood Village, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Staff Tax Accountant supports the internal tax department in managing a broad range of tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings technical tax knowledge, experience with tax systems, and a proactive mindset focused on accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration. This position is based out of our corporate office in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Requirements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (nested formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience (public accounting or corporate tax environment).
Foundational understanding of consolidated corporate tax filings, pass-through entities, and the concept of disregarded entities for tax purposes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with corporate ERP systems (e.g., Cloud Suite, SAP, Oracle) and corporate tax compliance software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Corptax) a plus.
CPA is preferred
Experience dealing with multi-entity structures or tiered corporate hierarchies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly federal and state income tax accruals in accordance with ASC 740.
Calculate and initiate federal and state estimated tax payments.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for income tax return filings.
Utilize OneSource and other tax technology tools to prepare C-Corporation federal and state tax filings and pro forma returns for the parent company.
Prepare and file sales, use, occupancy, and property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities and perform detailed reconciliations of tax-related accounts.
Research and resolve discrepancies, partnering with accounting and operations teams as needed.
Compile, validate, and analyze data for VAT reporting.
Review VAT returns and coordinate timely filing and payments in foreign jurisdictions.
Support VAT registrations and ongoing compliance requirements.
Respond to notices and inquiries from federal, state, and international tax authorities.
Assist with tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating with external advisors.
Conduct tax research to support compliance and business initiatives.
Assist with nexus studies and tax registrations in new jurisdictions.
Prepare and file required reports with the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Provide backup support for treasury operations, including updating the daily cash sheet, as needed.
Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams to support tax-related initiatives and improve processes.
Manage the process of tracking and reporting of unclaimed checks.
Responsible for reviewing corporate expense reports for adherence to policy.
Other duties as assigned.