Job Summary
The Tax Accountant-Senior will maintain tax records and prepare, review tax returns, related schedules, and related reports. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the corporation’s compliance with all international federal, state, and local tax laws.
Principal Accountabilities
Prepare and analyze tax records and reports.
Prepare local, state, and federal tax returns on 1120, 1120-F and 1065.
Responsible for monthly updates of tax schedules and various reports.
Generate monthly journal entries.
Complete monthly account reconciliations.
Responsible for monthly transactional tax returns under the direction of the supervisor or Manager.
Review actual invoices as needed to determine applicable taxes.
Complete domestic, international, and specialty tax research as assigned.
Assist with blackline reconcilation.
Assist with general departmental administrative matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrate proficiency in Word and Excel.
Knowledge of SharePoint and other Microsoft applications is a plus.
Demonstrate proficiency in on-line tax research applications such as CCH, BNA, and/or IBFD.
Knowledge of Income Tax Law, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of HFM, Hyperion, Costpoint, OneSource, Blackline, and PeopleSoft is a plus
Excellent decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
Results oriented individual with exceptional organizational skills and ablilty to work independently.
Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax. CA IPCC pass out would be a plus.
Two (4) to four (6) years experience in US tax.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.
Travel may be required on need basis.
NOTE: This position is contingent upon Customer approval, funding, and/or position availability
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax
- Four to six years of experience in tax or accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency in online tax research applications such as CCH, BNA, and/or IBFD
- Knowledge of Income Tax Law, IFRS, and GAAP
- Experience preparing local, state, and federal tax returns, tax schedules, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Experience with transactional tax returns (e.g., VAT, vendor withholdings) and invoice tax review
- Demonstrated AI fluency and experience integrating AI tools into workflows
- Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies, validate outputs, and manage risk
- Excellent decision making, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently
- Knowledge of SharePoint and other Microsoft applications
- Knowledge of VAT, payroll taxes, or international tax laws
- Familiarity with HFM, Hyperion, Costpoint, OneSource, Pinpoint, BlackLine, PeopleSoft, OnBase, and Documentum
- CA IPCC pass out (would be a plus)
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
Amentum Insights
What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
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