Corporate Tax Accountant

About the role

Applied Optoelectronics is seeking a Corporate Tax Accountant to support corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, government inquiries, tax-related reconciliations, government grant compliance and reporting, and process improvement within the Controller’s organization. This is a newly created position designed to reduce dependency on outside advisors, improve internal tax ownership, and support the company’s increasing tax complexity as a public, manufacturing-focused organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on corporate tax professional with strong federal and state income tax experience, public accounting or corporate tax experience, and the ability to operate independently in a complex environment. This person will support tax compliance, quarterly