Sr. Tax Associate

Are you a CPA who enjoys solving complex tax challenges improving processes and influencing business decisions Were looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our Spokane-based corporate tax team and play a key role in both tax compliance and strategic tax planning initiatives.

Join a Growing Global Organization Where Tax Is More Than Compliance

This position offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional tax compliance work and become a trusted business partner who helps drive operational improvements supports planning initiatives and contributes to a scalable forward-thinking tax function.

Youll collaborate across Finance Legal and Operations while working in an environment that values continuous improvement professional growth and practical problem-solving.

What Youll Do:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare review and coordinate federal state and local tax filings and supporting schedules.
  • Support consolidated federal corporate income tax returns state income/franchise tax returns sales and use tax filings annual reports and Secretary of State filings.
  • Coordinate estimated tax payments extensions and compliance-related calculations.
  • Assist with tax provision activities and ASC 740 reporting requirements.
  • Support fixed asset tax reporting depreciation schedules property tax filings and unclaimed property reporting.
  • Research and analyze tax issues to ensure compliance and support business decisions.
  • Maintain and improve tax documentation procedures and internal controls.

• Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and reduce manual effort.
  • Enhance tax workpapers models spreadsheets and reporting tools.
  • Improve documentation and knowledge-sharing practices to reduce key-person dependency.
  • Drive standardization and automation initiatives that improve efficiency scalability and accuracy.

• Tax Planning & Strategic Support
  • Assist with tax planning projects modeling forecasting and scenario analysis.
  • Evaluate tax impacts related to operational financial and organizational changes.
  • Research emerging tax laws and regulatory developments.
  • Partner with Finance Legal and external advisors on special projects and planning initiatives.
  • Support analysis related to cross-border and international tax considerations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external tax advisors.
  • Coordinate information gathering for special projects such as transfer pricing R&D credits and cost segregation studies.
  • Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) ** More time in-office for onboarding/training and/or any special projects may be required.

Qualifications :

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting
  • Active CPA license
  • 3-6 years of tax experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry
  • Experience with corporate tax compliance and tax provision (ASC 740)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to international tax concepts or cross-border operations
  • Experience with tax planning modeling or forecasting
  • Process improvement automation or systems implementation experience
  • Financial modeling and advanced spreadsheet development skills

• Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and collaboration
  •  Exposure to both compliance and strategic tax planning
  •  Opportunity to influence process improvements and automation initiatives
  •  Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  •  Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  •  Stable growth-oriented global manufacturing organization

• Youll thrive in this position if you enjoy:
  • Digging into complex tax questions and finding practical solutions
  • Improving processes and creating efficiencies
  • Building relationships across departments
  • Combining technical expertise with business insight
  • Taking ownership of projects and driving results

• Travel
  • Up to 5% domestic and international travel
  • Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre looking for a role where you can expand beyond compliance contribute to strategic initiatives and help shape the future of a growing tax function wed love to hear from you.

Additional Information :

The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $91500 - $123500 benefits.  Relocation benefits may be available if deemed applicable based on candidate location. 

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location.  Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$91500 - $123500 / Annually

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time