Wave

Senior Tax Accountant, Income Tax

Wave$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • 3+ years of business tax return preparation and review experience
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software
  • Knowledge of accounting theory and financial statement presentation
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data

Responsibilities

  • Accumulate, analyze, and process financial accounting data for tax returns
  • Prepare and review tax returns and associated work papers
  • Research and apply tax laws affecting compliance
  • Analyze tax implications of investments and transactions
  • Coordinate communication between tax and accounting departments
  • Compile executive reporting for tax purposes
  • Assist with FAS 109 calculations and conduct FIN 48 analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package
  • Support for employee well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Focus on building long-term careers
  • Collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for multiple entities. You will analyze tax laws affecting compliance, acquisitions, and more, providing crucial insights for valuations, financings, and forecasting. Join us to turn financial insights into strategic decisions that drive business growth and connectivity.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Accumulate, analyze, and process financial accounting data in order to prepare tax returns
  • Prepare and review tax returns and associated work papers
  • Research, interpret, and apply tax laws and regulations that impact federal and state compliance, as well as other corporate and partnership taxation matters
  • Analyze and evaluate the tax implications of potential investments, acquisitions, divestitures, or other transactions in alignment with the organization's objectives
  • Coordinate and communicate with members of the tax and accounting departments
  • Compile executive reporting for tax purposes as required
  • Assist with FAS 109 calculations and conducting FIN 48 analysis

Working Conditions
  • Office environment


What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Experience
  • 3+ years business tax return preparation and review and related research experience

Skills
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) and superior Microsoft Excel skills
  • Knowledge of tax return preparation software
  • Ability to research and resolve technical tax issues
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data
  • Knowledge of accounting theory and financial statement presentation
  • Ability to effectively perform as part of a team committed to common objectives
  • Ability to adapt to unexpected or changing conditions and help others deal effectively with new situations
  • Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and manage multiple projects on deadline

Preferred Qualifications

Education
  • Advanced degree such as master's degree in Accounting with concentration in Tax CPA

Experience
  • Big 4 public accounting experience

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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