Senior Federal Tax Accountant

Job title: Senior Federal Tax Accountant

About the Role The Senior Federal Tax Accountant addresses the increasing complexity of federal income tax compliance and the necessity for precision in estimated tax reporting. This role bridges workflows between the tax, accounting, and legal departments to ensure financial accuracy, optimizes tax calculations, supports controversy matters, and embraces cutting-edge technology to maintain a robust and compliant tax posture in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review federal corporate income tax workpapers and returns to guarantee total compliance with regulatory filing deadlines.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments accurately to facilitate optimal corporate cash flow management.
• Support tax audits seamlessly by delivering organized documentation and proactive assistance with controversy matters and Information Document Requests.
• Execute quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations (ASC 740) reliably to support corporate financial reporting OKRs and maintain strict internal controls.
• Collaborate strategically with external tax consultants to ensure successful delivery of specialized tax projects, including R&D credits and strategic tax planning.
• Apply AI tools to streamline tax data extraction, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of routine compliance tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Advanced skills in building complex financial models and utilizing high-level Excel functions for in-depth data analysis.
• Technical competence in corporate tax compliance software and data blending platforms like Alteryx to modernize data workflows.
• Strong collaboration and professional communication skills required to partner effectively with accounting, legal, and external advisory personnel.
• The ability to maintain organized workflows and dynamically reset priorities within a fluid, multi-project environment.
• AI literacy and the practical ability to apply automated solutions to improve tax department efficiency and data accuracy.
• A proven track record of interpreting financial data for provision calculations, forecasting estimated payments, and navigating corporate tax compliance workflows.
• Exposure to OneStream, Orbit Analytics, or similar enterprise performance management applications.
• Working knowledge of Longview or CorpTax platforms.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate tax compliance within public accounting or a multinational corporate environment.
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (Complex modeling and formulas).
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Nice to Have

• Experience with R&D credits and strategic tax planning as part of tax projects (optional).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $110,000.00/Year
• Benefits include flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; EchoStar Benefits.
• Note: Base pay range is a guideline; total compensation varies by location and individual qualifications; pre-employment screen may include drug test and DMV check.