Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting

Porch.com, Inc.

$88K — $118K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus.
  • CPA license required.
  • 3+ years of relevant corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in complex formulas and data analysis.
  • Experience with corporate tax software such as CorpTax preferred.
  • Exposure to multi-state and sales/use tax compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
  • Assist with gathering, analyzing, and reconciling data required for tax compliance filings.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors to support compliance and audit processes.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
  • Support financial reporting automation initiatives and ensure SEC reporting accuracy.
  • Conduct tax research on federal, state, and local tax issues and document conclusions.
  • Respond to state and local tax notices and assist with audits as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options.
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans.
  • Pre-tax savings options like Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Accounts.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available with a discretionary employer match.
  • Access to mental health resources and wellbeing programs including Headspace and Brio Health.
  • Flexible paid vacation, paid parental leave, and other wellness program benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting

Location: United States

Workplace Type: Remote

Job Summary

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we'd love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we'd love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting.

The Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting, supports the company's tax and SEC reporting teams, with a primary focus on U.S., state, and local corporate income tax compliance and income tax accounting under ASC 740. The role involves preparing federal, state, and local tax filings; calculating quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740; conducting tax research; and addressing or responding to tax notices as needed. The Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting, will work closely with finance, accounting, and external advisors, and will contribute to external reporting, process improvements, and special projects

What You Will Do as a Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting

Corporate Income Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
  • Assist with gathering, analyzing, and reconciling data required for tax compliance filings.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors as needed to support compliance and audit processes.

Income Tax Accounting (ASC 740)
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740 which includes calculating current and deferred tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and valuation allowances, among other aspects.
  • Support tax-related and other financial statement disclosures in the company's SEC filings.
  • Assist with return-to-provision reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls.

State and Local Taxes (SALT)
  • Support compliance and planning for state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts taxes.
  • Assist with state apportionment calculations and nexus analysis.
  • Provide assistance as needed with sales and use tax matters.
  • Respond to state and local tax notices and assist with audits as needed.

Tax Research & Planning
  • Conduct tax research on federal, state, and local tax issues and document conclusions as needed.
  • Monitor changes in tax law and assess potential impacts to the company.
  • Support tax planning initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Financial Reporting
  • Support financial reporting automation initiatives.
  • Assist with SEC reporting disclosure support and accuracy.


What You Will Bring as a Senior Accountant, Tax & Reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus.
  • CPA license required.
  • 3+ years of relevant corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.
  • Experience with corporate tax software such as CorpTax preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
  • Familiarity with tax research platforms such as Bloomberg Tax (BNA), CCH, and/or Thomson Reuters Checkpoint.
  • Exposure to multi-state and sales/use tax compliance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
  • Proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and controls within the tax function.


The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from 04/28/2026. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs

At this time, Porch Group does not consider applicants from the following states for remote positions: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, and West Virginia.

What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member

Pay Range*: $88,500 - $118,000 Annually

*Please know your actual pay at Porch will reflect a number of factors among which are your work experience and skillsets, job-related knowledge, alignment with market and our Porch employees, as well as your geographic location.

Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial wellbeing.

  • Our traditional healthcare benefits include three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan from which to choose.


  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans are offered on a voluntary basis.


  • We offer pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts including healthcare, dependent care, and transportation savings options.


  • We provide company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits. We also offer Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.


  • Both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans are available with a discretionary employer match.


  • Headspace is part of our employer paid wellbeing program and provides employees and their families access to on demand guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, mental health coaching, clinical care and online access to confidential resources including will preparation.


  • Brio Health is another employer paid wellbeing tool that offers quarterly wellness challenges and prizes.


  • LifeBalance is a free resource to employees and their families for year-round discounts on things like gym memberships, travel, appliances, movies, pet insurance and more.


  • Our wellness programs include flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays of typically nine per year, paid sick time, paid parental leave, identity theft program, travel assistance, and fitness and other discounts programs.


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What's next?

Submit your application and our Porch Group Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!

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