Sr Indirect Tax Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr Tax Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role manages a broad range of tax compliance and reporting activities across corporate, indirect, and regulatory areas while partnering with internal teams and outside advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including consolidated federal returns and state income tax submissions prepared on a unitary or separate-entity basis.
• Manage tax payment schedules by coordinating estimated payments, extension filings, and supporting documentation required to meet reporting deadlines.
• Respond to notices, information requests, and audit activity from tax authorities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Support a wide range of non-income tax obligations, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, property tax, transfer pricing matters, and information reporting such as Forms 1099.
• Conduct nexus evaluations and assist with state and local tax registrations to ensure the business remains compliant as operations evolve.
• Contribute to tax accounting activities by preparing provision support, assisting with monthly and annual reporting under applicable accounting standards, and reconciling tax-related accounts.
• Maintain compliance in related corporate regulatory areas such as Secretary of State filings, business license reporting, census-related submissions, and unclaimed property requirements.
• Partner with business operations to assess regulatory developments, support special projects, and recommend improvements to tax procedures and internal workflows.
• Provide leadership within assigned tax areas by working independently, driving work to completion, and reviewing the quality of staff or peer deliverables where needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience, with a strong preference for 8 or more years in public accounting or an industry setting.
• Demonstrated background in corporate income tax compliance, including federal and multi-state filings.
• Hands-on experience with annual tax provision work and tax account reconciliation activities.
• Knowledge of indirect tax requirements, including sales and use tax compliance.
• Familiarity with broader state and local tax matters such as gross receipts, franchise, property tax, and business registrations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with limited oversight.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, external advisors, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.