Tax Manager

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage domestic income, franchise, and gross receipts tax compliance, including federal, state, and local returns; quarterly estimated payments; annual extension payments; and monthly account reconciliations.
• Calculate and review book-to-tax adjustments, state apportionment calculations, and state modifications.
• Prepare and/or review income tax calculations, income tax payments, and income tax returns.
• Prepare and/or review the year-end tax provision packet, including the Effective Tax Rate, exposure analysis, Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP), and supporting documentation.
• Understand facts with minimal guidance and recognize issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of tax law and compliance software.
• Develop and train staff.
• Stay abreast of current tax law changes and increase tax knowledge through continuing education and training.

Job Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required.
• 5–7 years of income tax experience or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing federal and state corporate tax returns.
• Experience with multi-state taxation.
• Strong accounting and tax provision skills.
• Ability to work on-site at our Reston, VA corporate office.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA candidate desired.
• Experience with tax compliance software desired (CorpTax a plus).
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to clearly answer questions from auditors, tax department members, and other company personnel.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.

Pay

$125,000 - $140,000 per year and may also be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of performance criteria.