Job Details

As our Senior Tax Accountant, your primary focus will be ensuring that the entire accounting operation adheres to best practices in tax and accounting principles. You will serve as the technical tax lead, motivating and guiding a team of accountants to utilize the best mechanisms, structures, and principles. Your role involves teaching others about tax implications, ensuring daily financial operations are accurate and compliant, and not just finalizing tax filings at the last minute. You will spend 10-20% of your time running the massive purple calculator, with the majority dedicated to teaching, guiding, follow-up, and implementation.

Key Tax Knowledge:

You understand GILTI without looking it up, have experience with FDII, are comfortable with conservation easements, enjoy IP structuring, and are passionate about maximizing tax efficiency.

Position Details:

This is a "Hybrid" role, requiring initial in-office training and onboarding, with occasional remote work. The role requires working in our Post Falls, Idaho office 2-3 days per week.

Wage and Benefits:

• $165,000/year
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual review with potential raise
• 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing to 29 days after 3 years, with flexible time off after 5 years
• 4 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Up to 5% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
• Quarterly allowance for work setup, education, or personal treats
• Open concept office with friendly coworkers
• Creative environment with meaningful work
• Trail Mix Bar

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file tax returns and payments
• Communicate with taxing authorities
• Manage third-party audits
• Coordinate annual reviews with external tax firms
• Plan and implement worldwide tax structures
• Manage business filings like property taxes and licenses
• Ensure internal controls are in place to streamline tax processes
• Monitor and adapt to new tax laws and regulations
• Lead and mentor the tax accounting team
• Optimize tax efficiencies within legal boundaries
• Develop operational guidelines to reduce journal entries

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of team leadership
• Experience with complex corporate tax decisions
• Experience with multi-state corporate taxes
• CPA or CMA license
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience at a professional tax firm and in-house at a growing business
• Deep knowledge of federal and state taxation
• Familiarity with Lacerte software
• Growth mindset and ability to implement new tax laws
• Willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if required

We seek a candidate who is ready to manage complex, worldwide corporate taxes in real-time, with a proactive, strategic approach. Our company structure is intricate but less bureaucratic than typical large corporations, offering a unique and dynamic environment for a skilled tax professional. Growth is rapid, and the work is challenging but rewarding for those who thrive on solving complex puzzles and making an impact.