Critical Project Services

Sr. Tax Analyst - State & Local Income Tax (SALT)

DALLAS, TXPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Critical Project Services

  • Job overview

    The Sr. Tax Analyst - State & Local Income Tax (SALT) at Critical Project Services focuses on managing state and local tax compliance and provisions while gaining exposure to international tax matters in a growing construction and manufacturing company.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves preparing and reviewing state and local tax returns, assisting with tax provisions, analyzing apportionment data, responding to tax notices, conducting research, collaborating across departments, supporting tax strategy, participating in international tax projects, and improving tax processes.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers competitive compensation with annual bonus potential, a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match, plus training and mentorship in international tax and career growth opportunities.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of state and local tax experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting, familiarity with construction or infrastructure industries is a plus, intermediate Excel skills, and strong organizational and communication abilities.

  • Career development

    The company provides career growth opportunities, training, and mentorship in international tax within a fast-paced, expanding environment.

  • Work environment and culture

    Critical Project Services promotes a collaborative, mission-driven culture where employee contributions are valued.

  • Company information

    Critical Project Services is a fast-growing company in the construction and manufacturing sector with a focus on infrastructure and data centers.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers unique exposure to international direct and indirect taxes and opportunities to contribute to process automation and tax strategy in a dynamic industry.

Company overview

Critical Project Services specializes in providing comprehensive project management and consulting services for mission-critical facilities, such as data centers and telecommunication hubs. They generate revenue through a combination of consulting fees, project management contracts, and ongoing support services. Founded by industry veterans, the company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Their expertise in managing complex projects and ensuring operational efficiency makes them a trusted partner in the industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your experience with state and local income/franchise tax returns, tax provisions under ASC 740, and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions as these are core responsibilities at Critical Project Services.

  • Emphasize your familiarity with multistate tax rules, apportionment data analysis, and your proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially pivot tables and formulas, to match key qualifications.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Critical Project Services’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Sr. Tax Analyst role.

  • Connect with tax professionals and team members in the tax division at Critical Project Services on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth or asking about their experience with international tax projects to start conversations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'state and local income tax,' 'ASC 740,' 'tax provisions,' 'apportionment,' 'tax compliance,' and 'international tax exposure' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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