Job Overview:
Pay Range $47.28hr - $49.90hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field required.
- Corporate income tax experience with a clear concentration in multi-state/state & local income and franchise tax, gained in industry, public accounting, or a blend of both.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing state and federal corporate tax returns and related workpapers.
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting, including deferred taxes and valuation allowance analysis.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large-dataset manipulation) and experience using Alteryx (or a comparable data-automation tool) to streamline tax data workflows.
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment with limited supervision.
- Ability to apply professional judgment to complex tax issues and execute with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also operating independently in a remote setting.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare state and local corporate income and franchise tax return workpapers, including multi-state apportionment, state modifications, and combined/unitary filings.
- Prepare state estimated payments, extensions, and supporting workpapers across a large multi-state footprint.
- Prepare state tax provision computations and support the state portion of the ASC 740 income tax provision, including state rate calculations and state deferred taxes, to include deferred tax proof and valuation allowance analysis.
- Research and document state tax positions, nexus considerations, and law changes.
- Assist with responses to state notices and audit information requests.
- Reconcile state tax accounts and maintain organized, review-ready documentation.
- Assist with state tax planning projects.
- Prepare federal corporate income tax workpapers, book-tax differences (M-1/M-3 adjustments), and supporting schedules for the consolidated return.
- Support the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision, including current and deferred tax computations, deferred proofs, and valuation allowance analysis.
- Assist with federal estimates, extensions, and data gathering from the general ledger and source systems.
- Assist with IRS IDR request and notice responses.
- Assist with cash tax forecasting and modeling, including coordination with provision and compliance teams.
- Contribute to process documentation and SOX-aligned controls support as needed.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with U.S. international tax concepts (e.g., FDII, GILTI, BEAT) and ASC 718 stock-based compensation tax accounting is a plus, but not required.
- CPA and/or Master's in Taxation.
- Experience supporting the tax function of a large multinational or public company.
- Exposure to multi-state combined/unitary reporting and state tax controversy.
- Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot/Co-Work) a plus.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and quality-focused.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, SEC reporting environment with evolving priorities.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.