Senior Tax Associate

About the role

ISS STOXX is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support the U.S. direct tax function within the North America Finance Team. Based in Rockville, Maryland, this role reports to the North American Tax Manager and works closely with the broader global tax team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate U.S. federal and state income tax compliance workpapers, estimated tax calculations, extension filings, and supporting tax documentation.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, including preparation of workpapers, tax accounting analyses, deferred tax calculations, and validation of supporting data.
• Prepare monthly income tax account reconciliations and assist with related journal entries.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and help ensure timely completion of filing obligations.
• Aid in responding to tax notices and income tax audits.
• Support tax planning projects and ad hoc tax analysis.
• Support tax process improvement initiatives, automation opportunities, and the effective use of tax technology and data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience in U.S. direct taxation, preferably gained within public accounting (Big 4, national, or regional firms) or a corporate tax department.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensing is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career within corporate taxation and a multinational business environment.

Technical Expertise

• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience supporting corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and related tax workpapers.
• Exposure to income tax provisions under IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP is desirable.
• Familiarity with tax research, tax audits, and tax authority correspondence.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills; exposure to tax technology or data analytics tools is advantageous.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in tax technology, automation, and process improvement.
• Strong desire to build a long-term career within corporate taxation.

What We Offer

• A visible and impactful role within the North America Finance Team, with exposure to a broad range of U.S. corporate tax matters.
• Closer collaboration with experienced tax professionals in the global ISS STOXX Tax Team and cross-functional stakeholders in a multinational business environment.
• Significant learning and development opportunities across tax compliance, tax accounting, income tax provisions, tax research, tax planning, tax technology, and global tax initiatives.
• The opportunity to contribute to tax process improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives within the tax function.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values integrity, innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Hybrid working arrangements, subject to company policy and business needs.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career development and increasing responsibility within the corporate tax function.

Location

Rockville, MD: Located in the vibrant King Farm community, convenient access to transit (1 mile from Shady Grove Red Line), dining, green spaces with free parking, and access to an onsite gym.

Pay

The Rockville, MD expected base pay range is $80,000- $95,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education. The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.