Tax Senior Accountant, Lead
Tax Senior Accountant, Lead
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$ 107000 - 180400
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Tax professional with strong experience to lead our Financial Reporting department. In this role you will be responsible for leading all facets of corporate tax your seasoned tax experience and do your best work at Aerospace! We are looking for a team-oriented self-starter to join us!
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo CA which requires 100% onsite work.
What Youll Be Doing
- Prepare and file federal and state tax-exempt returns; compile related tax workpapers
- Prepare and file various state annual property tax returns; compile related monthly fixed asset data
- Leads and coordinates company responses to state property tax audits
- Corresponds with state and federal tax authorities regarding tax issues
- Collects data and arranges payments for international tax returns and filings
- Leads and coordinates tax projects and initiatives
- Provides general and detailed information for and interfaces with internal and external auditors
- Prepares general ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries
- Assists with other Financial Reporting department responsibilities including benefit plan financial statements benefit plan 5500 reports and corporate financial statements
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Financial Reporting Staff IV include:
- Bachelors degree Accounting Finance or related field
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in the tax field
- Experience in extracting data preparing tax filings and managing tax filing process
- Experience interfacing with responding to auditors
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience preparing auditor schedules and/or analyzing accounting data
- Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule and occasionally working in excess of standard working hours during fiscal year-end preparation close and audit
In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Financial Reporting Staff V include:
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in the tax field
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- CPA and/or public accounting experience
- Masters in Taxation or MBA
- Tax software experience (Lacerte)
- Experience leading designing and implementing department projects
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a keen understanding of deadlines
- Experience documenting desk procedures
- Understanding of government contracting regulations Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Experience with data analysis techniques / data analytics
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$107000 - $180400Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays sick time and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
