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Your Impact

The Senior Accountant - Tax Compliance, based hybrid in Manhattan, Kansas, is a key member of the accounting team responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's tax compliance activities. This role supports multi-state sales and payroll tax compliance, high-volume account reconciliations, and tax filings, and plays a critical part in process improvement, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Accountant, you will:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations monthly, including employee benefits, payroll taxes, sales tax, and payroll payables.
  • Process payroll tax and benefit accounting entries, including month-end payroll accruals, in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Review and process state income tax returns.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for tax-related accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Maintain documentation for tax related accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Manage multi-state sales tax compliance, including review and release of sales tax reports, via Anrok.
  • Prepare and file Business & Occupation (B&O) tax returns, and complete Census reporting.
  • Own the CT Media Tax application and HPIP Tax Credit submissions.
  • Respond to ad hoc tax notices and business license requests, and manage the tax inbox.
  • Renew the Kansas Tax Clearance certificate every 3 months.
• Process Improvement & Systems
  • Own and maintain the sales tax platform, and assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools, including the ERP and payroll systems.
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency, automation, and data accuracy.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of close processes to reduce cycle time and enhance reporting quality. Partner with the Legal team on business licenses and entity management, the Payroll team on benefits and payroll taxes, and the Order-to-Cash team on sales tax inquiries.
  • Support integration of new business units or acquisitions from a tax perspective.
  • Provide tax guidance and support for new initiatives, contracts, and business models.
    Hold a monthly collaboration meeting with HR to discuss outstanding tax and benefit issues.

What We're Looking For

We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance or related) with 5-7 years of related progressive experience in accounting and finance roles
CPA or CPA candidate eligible preferred
Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, issues and alternative solutions to others
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and the Power Tools
Working knowledge of NetSuite ERP system is strongly preferred but not required
Familiarization with SharePoint and other web based documentation
Possess strong leadership skills; Able to develop and maintain positive relationships across all levels within the organization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills
Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance
Experience with payroll tax accounting and reconciliations
Working knowledge of Anrok or similar sales tax automation software
Working knowledge of UKG, or similar payroll systems
Experience preparing high-volume account reconciliations
Familiarity with state and local tax filing requirements, such as B&O tax

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $70,300 - $101,300
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
• Offer

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.

Additional Information

• CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
• This position will remain open until Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team.
• At CivicPlus, we embrace AI and automation as tools that help people work smarter, move faster, and focus on higher-value work that strengthens communities. We encourage thoughtful, responsible use of technology to improve efficiency, support innovation, and enhance the employee and customer experience-while keeping human judgment, collaboration, and accountability at the center of what we do.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.