Senior Tax Accountant

Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges.

The Senior Tax Accountant manages U.S. sales and use tax compliance, supports income tax workpapers, and provides practical tax guidance to operations and field teams. This individual contributor role has no direct reports and requires strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and independent management of filing deadlines. The position follows a 40-hour workweek with no travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. sales and use tax compliance for 10 entities, including overseeing Vertex return filings, preparing and submitting workpapers, and reviewing returns for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and file multiple indirect tax returns in-house accurately and on time
• Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and due-date checklist to meet filing and payment obligations
• Assist with income tax workpapers for U.S. and Canadian entities
• Provide timely, accurate sales and use tax guidance to operations and field teams
• Conduct tax research and translate complex findings into clear, practical guidance for internal stakeholders
• Correspond with taxing authorities and prepare professional technical letters as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field a plus
• Demonstrated U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience, including preparing and/or reviewing returns; in-house corporate tax experience preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax concepts and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in U.S. federal and state income tax concepts and familiarity with U.S. GAAP
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to organize, analyze, and reconcile large data sets
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills to correspond with taxing authorities and clearly explain tax guidance
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented; able to work independently, manage a high volume of responsibilities, meet critical deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• CPA certification, Vertex experience, and experience with Canadian sales tax or global VAT are a plus, but not required

Structural Group, Inc. is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V