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Deloitte

Tax Manager - Federal / Corporate Tax

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$107.90K - $141.50K/yr

Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest? Do you enjoy providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to large global and ...

Bayer

Direct Tax State Income Tax Sr Mgr

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$146.71K - $220.07K/yr

Direct Tax State Income Tax Sr Mgr We are seeking a Senior Manager - US State Income Tax who ... controversy risk, and identify practical opportunities to use technology, automation, and AI to ...

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Lanter Delivery Systems LLC

Tax Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's tax function, including compliance, reporting, and planning. This role partners closely with the Company's external CPA firm to ensure ...

Confidential - Energy

Tax Accountant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

This role involves managing payroll tax filings, reconciling payroll tax accounts, and supporting audits and inquiries from tax authorities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills ...

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Tax Senior - Federal / Corporate Tax

Tax Senior - Federal / Corporate Tax

Deloitte

Saint Louis, MO

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Posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Are you a strategic and creative federal tax professional who likes solving complex federal tax issues across multiple jurisdictions and countries? Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest? Do you enjoy providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to large global and dynamic midsize clients across a variety of industries? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you should consider a career in Deloitte's Business Tax Services (Federal tax) practice!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2026.

What You'll Do

As a Tax Senior Consultant within the Business Tax Services group, you will be a valuable member of tax engagement teams, providing and assisting with a variety of tax services that are relevant for public and private companies, including tax compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research. 

Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Performing a detailed technical review of partnership, corporate, and individual federal tax returns and reviewing all related work papers.
  • Coordinating with client's tax and finance departments on tax planning and compliance data gathering.
  • Performing detailed review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
  • Researching federal tax legislation to assist in understanding the impact on compliance and consulting.
  • Assisting with various tax consulting projects including research and writing projects related to federal tax planning, restructuring, controversy, and accounting for income taxes.
  • Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.

The Team

At Deloitte Tax LLP, our Business Tax Services team is a dynamic team with professionals of varying backgrounds and provides expertise to clients to gain a competitive advantage by integrating tax strategy into their business operations while working within the confines of their individual risk profiles. Business Tax subject matter experts and industry specialists provide services and solutions relevant to our client's business. Our team will assist with global tax challenges and transform the tax department to create greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy and risk management, specialized services including research and development, government incentives, and tax management consulting. Join us, and help clients optimize their tax functions and take strategy to the next level. Learn more about Deloitte Business Tax Services.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • 3+ years' experience in federal taxation
  • Preparation and review experience of federal tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed Attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA)
        • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM
  • Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment
  • Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions
  • Experience with accounting for income taxes in accordance to ASC740
  • Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Excellent presentation and communications skills

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 to $151,580.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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Qualifications:

Are you a strategic and creative federal tax professional who likes solving complex federal tax issues across multiple jurisdictions and countries? Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest? Do you enjoy providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to large global and dynamic midsize clients across a variety of industries? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you should consider a career in Deloitte's Business Tax Services (Federal tax) practice!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2026.

What You'll Do

As a Tax Senior Consultant within the Business Tax Services group, you will be a valuable member of tax engagement teams, providing and assisting with a variety of tax services that are relevant for public and private companies, including tax compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research. 

Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Performing a detailed technical review of partnership, corporate, and individual federal tax returns and reviewing all related work papers.
  • Coordinating with client's tax and finance departments on tax planning and compliance data gathering.
  • Performing detailed review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
  • Researching federal tax legislation to assist in understanding the impact on compliance and consulting.
  • Assisting with various tax consulting projects including research and writing projects related to federal tax planning, restructuring, controversy, and accounting for income taxes.
  • Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.

The Team

At Deloitte Tax LLP, our Business Tax Services team is a dynamic team with professionals of varying backgrounds and provides expertise to clients to gain a competitive advantage by integrating tax strategy into their business operations while working within the confines of their individual risk profiles. Business Tax subject matter experts and industry specialists provide services and solutions relevant to our client's business. Our team will assist with global tax challenges and transform the tax department to create greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy and risk management, specialized services including research and development, government incentives, and tax management consulting. Join us, and help clients optimize their tax functions and take strategy to the next level. Learn more about Deloitte Business Tax Services.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • 3+ years' experience in federal taxation
  • Preparation and review experience of federal tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed Attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA)
        • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM
  • Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment
  • Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions
  • Experience with accounting for income taxes in accordance to ASC740
  • Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Excellent presentation and communications skills

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 to $151,580.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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