Tax Senior Accountant; State Taxes

Join BDO USA to apply for the Tax Senior Accountant (State Taxes) role. This position is based in Columbus, OH.

Overview

As part of National Finance, the Senior Tax Accountant is a member of an expanding team focused on providing corporate tax compliance that complies with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws for BDO USA. The individual is responsible for the preparation of federal tax items and various state tax returns and support. The role involves communicating internally with other BDO USA departments and externally with vendors and government agents on issues of tax compliance and processes.

Job Duties

• Acts as an SME in state income taxes, coordinates and plans, prepares for, and executes the various state income tax projects from beginning to end
• Gathers necessary data and information to prepare corporate federal, state, and local tax returns, as assigned
• Prepares quarterly tax projections for federal, state, and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions
• Researches complex tax questions and communicates findings effectively, implementing results on various state and/or local tax returns
• Drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
• Prepares tax returns using One Source OIT
• Computes the state income tax provision and enters work papers in One Source OPT, as needed
• Serves as contact for state and local income tax audits
• Assists in preparing personal property tax returns and associated processing of personal property tax payments
• Leads the process of determining the amount for federal and state tax depreciation by using the tax department’s fixed asset tool
• Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month‑end close process
• Other duties as required

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
• Four (4) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
• Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns, required
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Prior experience with One Source (OIT & OPT) or other Corp Tax income tax software, required
• Prior experience with Oracle or One Stream financial tools preferred
• Ability to oversee projects with limited supervision
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA’s activities related to tax positions
• Effective communication with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
• Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment, handling multiple projects with attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills

Salary Range

National Range: $75,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $95,000

About BDO

BDO is a global professional services firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services. Our culture centers on making meaningful connections, fostering curiosity, and delivering value to our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, offering employees a stake in the firm’s success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDO USA, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.