Senior Tax Accountant
Description
The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation and coordination of complex federal and multi-state tax returns for the consolidated group, and financial statement reporting. This position also includes participation in federal and state tax audits as well as providing technical support in areas of federal and state income tax, international tax, sales tax, and special projects. The position reports to the U.S. Tax Manager and will interact with corporate accounting, independent accountants, and finance staff at the subsidiaries.
What you will do:
- Prepare consolidated federal tax workpapers and gather the necessary information to support the return, ensuring accuracy and mitigating risk.
- Manage multistate apportionment schedules using cost of performance and market-based sourcing methodologies.
- Prepare extensions and quarterly estimated tax payment calculations.
- Assist with federal and state tax audits and respond to agency notices.
- Support the preparation of the quarterly federal and state tax provisions.
- Monitor and evaluate changes in state and local tax laws, including nexus triggers and market-based sourcing rules, to ensure the company remains compliant across all jurisdictions.
- Serve as a technical resource, conducting proactive research on various tax issues relating to federal, state, local, and international taxation to capitalize on new tax legislation and credits.
- Identify and implement process improvements using data analytics and tax automation/AI tools.
- Oversee and coordinate the filing of sales and use tax, property and annual business license returns.
- Responsible for maintaining the tax depreciation records.
What you will bring:
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting or in a corporate tax department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MST preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Outlook), ONESOURCE, CCH AnswerConnect research database, and tax automation tools. Tax AI experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
- Ability to lead projects independently, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-experts.
- Ability to speak French a plus.
Who we are:
We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*.
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In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage transparency act, the expected annual base salary for this Boston, MA, based position is $110,000 - $130,000. Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other Natixis sponsored benefit programs.
Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
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*Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.