Senior Accountant, Tax

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Bethesda, MD, USA
In-Office
75K-85K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Senior Tax Accountant supports corporate tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, maintaining documentation, processing payments, and collaborating with auditors and external tax advisors.
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Department:

Accounting

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

Our Accounting department keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions. The department is made up of several groups who work together to complete all accounting functions including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

The Impact You Will Have

In this role, you will support the company’s tax reporting and compliance processes by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with the VP of Tax Compliance and the SVP / Controller, you will contribute to corporate tax accounting and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards. Your work will help strengthen internal controls, support timely and accurate tax filings, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, including direct, indirect, VAT, and international filings.
  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP tax provisions.
  • Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for tax provisions in collaboration with the Accounting team.
  • Record quarterly and annual tax-related journal entries.
  • Process tax payments and ensure accurate recording of related entries.
  • Coordinate the collection and validation of financial data required for tax reporting and filings.
  • Track, manage, and respond to tax notices and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with external tax advisors and consultants to support compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Ensure tax and accounting processes adhere to internal controls, policies, and procedures, including SOX 404 requirements.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support audits and respond to inquiries.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across the Accounting function.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

 

Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • CPA preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or corporate tax.
  • Experience in the financial services industry preferred.
  • Exposure to tax returns and/or tax provisions is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including U.S. GAAP.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or other data/automation tools is a plus.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong professional judgment and integrity.
  • Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
  • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $75,000 - $85,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer 

  • The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

  • Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
      -
    Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
      - Competitive dental and vision benefits
      - 401(k) + match
      - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
      - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
        promote health, engagement, and balance
      - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
      - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
      - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

  • Career development opportunities 

  • Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non walkerdunlop.com email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process.

Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or corporate tax
  • Experience in the financial services industry

Walker & Dunlop Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walker & Dunlop and has not been reviewed or approved by Walker & Dunlop.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage are described as comprehensive, supplemented by company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care further broaden day-to-day health-related support.
  • Parental & Family Support Maternity and paternity leave are characterized as generous, with additional support such as flexible scheduling and time off for family care needs. Coverage extending to fertility treatments reinforces the family-oriented breadth of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness rewards are positioned as a meaningful ongoing perk, with the ability to earn up to $150 per month for wellbeing activities. Additional lifestyle conveniences such as transit benefits and smartphone reimbursement add practical value beyond base benefits.

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The Company
Greenwood Village, Colorado
1,251 Employees
Year Founded: 1937

What We Do

Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. The diversity of our people, breadth of our brand, and technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry

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