Senior Accountant - US Taxation & Compliance

Job Responsibility:

• US Taxation & Compliance (Primary Focus) Own US federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation and coordination of:
• Form 1120 / 1120S filings
• State income and franchise tax filings Manage sales & use tax compliance across multiple US states:
• Nexus analysis
• Registration, filings, and remittances
• Reconciliation of sales tax collected via ecommerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, etc.) Oversee payroll tax compliance, including:
• Federal, state, and local payroll tax filings
• W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 reporting
• Coordinate and support tax audits, notices, and assessments from IRS and state authorities
• Work closely with US tax consultants and CPAs for tax planning, provisioning, and annual filings
• Assist in tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations as per US GAAP
• Accounting & Reporting Support:
• Maintain books of accounts in compliance with US GAAP
• Support month-end and year-end close, with a focus on tax-sensitive accounts
• Prepare and review tax-related reconciliations, including accrued taxes, prepaid taxes, and liabilities
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, COGS, and expense classification from a tax perspective
• Ecommerce & Multi-Entity Operations:
• Handle ecommerce accounting with a tax lens, including marketplace facilitator rules
• Manage intercompany accounting and tax implications across the US, India, and other entities
• Support transfer pricing documentation and coordination with consultants
• Perform multi-currency accounting and FX impact analysis on tax balances
• Process Improvement & Controls:
• Strengthen tax compliance processes, calendars, and internal controls
• Implement improvements to reduce tax risks and ensure audit readiness
• Maintain proper documentation for all tax filings and assessments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• 5+ years of experience, with strong hands-on exposure to US taxation
• US federal & state income tax
• Sales & use tax (multi-state)
• Payroll taxes and information reporting
• Experience coordinating with US CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar ERPs
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms and their tax reporting mechanisms
• Strong analytical, documentation, and deadline-management skills"