Tax Manager, CoStar Group – Arlington, VA

Role Overview

The Tax Manager will support the tax accounting and compliance needs of CoStar Group, preparing tax provisions and returns, and performing tax research and planning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in quarterly and annual ASC 740 financial reporting for domestic and international entities.
• Prepare U.S. federal, state income and franchise tax returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Conduct tax research and planning regarding various tax issues.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate tax information capture.
• Maintain tax accounts and reconcile required accounts.
• Resolve federal, state, and local tax notices and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
• At least 8+ years of progressive, total experience in tax accounting and/or tax compliance.
• Proven track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Proficiency in One Source tax provision software.
• Experience with ASC 740.
• Knowledge of tax accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision.
• Experience with tax research tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent workpaper technique and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• CPA certification.
• One year of experience within a Big 4 firm or public accounting firm.
• One year of corporate, in-house experience at a publicly traded company.
• Experience using AI tools for process efficiencies and operational improvements.