Senior Tax Analyst

Senior Tax Analyst State Tax The Senior Tax Analyst supports U.S. tax operations with a primary focus on state income tax compliance, reporting, audits, and planning. This role operates in a dynamic, acquisitive, and technology-enabled environment and requires strong technical capability, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical execution. This position reports to the Director of Tax. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns, including apportionment and state modification calculations. Support the state income tax provision process, including current and deferred taxes and related financial statement disclosures. Prepare state income and franchise tax estimated payments and extensions. Assist with state tax audits and inquiries, including gathering data, drafting responses, and coordinating resolutions with tax authorities. Evaluate state tax implications of business initiatives, restructurings, and transactions; translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations. Partner with internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and business licenses. Identify and implement opportunities to improve compliance processes, data management, and internal controls to support a growing organization. Drive automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives across tax operations. Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, and knowledge-sharing practices to enhance scalability, audit readiness, and team effectiveness. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Masters in Taxation and/or CPA preferred. 4+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax and/or public accounting with a focus on state income tax. Strong knowledge of U.S. state income, franchise, and indirect tax principles. Proven analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience with tax and automation tools such as Corptax, Alteryx, Power Platform, or similar technologies preferred. Results-oriented, intellectually curious, collaborative, and improvement-focused mindset. Demonstrated interest in tax optimization and scalable, technology-enabled solutions. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.