Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

As a Senior Tax Accountant at Transdev North America, you will be an integral part of our finance department, responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of tax compliance and reporting. Your expertise in tax laws and regulations, coupled with your strong analytical skills, will ensure that our tax strategies align with our financial goals and remain compliant with applicable laws.

You will collaborate with cro-functional teams to support our financial objectives while maintaining accurate and efficient tax records. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct detailed tax research to identify opportunities for tax savings, credits, and deductions while adhering to relevant tax guidelines.
• Analyze financial data to support the tax provision process, including calculating and reporting current and deferred tax liabilities and assets.
• Absorb inquiries from tax authorities and resolve tax-related issues or disputes.
• Collaborate with outside consultants to handle special tax projects and various outsourced compliance projects.
• Work with external auditors to facilitate tax-related audits and examinations.
• Maintain awareness of changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing the potential impact on the company and recommending appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior tax staff, assisting with their professional development and growth.
• Assist with tax planning and forecasting, supporting financial decision-making processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, collaborating with finance and operations teams to optimize tax-related processes and improve overall financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax compliance, finance, or accounting preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, with willingness to learn and develop expertise.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with supervision.
• Strong work ethic, eager to learn, and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ethics and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Pay and Benefits

Transdev offers a competitive compensation package of minimum $76,000-$94,000 annually. Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Drug-free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check. California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.