Sr. Tax Accountant (US Remote, EST work hours)

First Advantage Corporation

Job Overview

Location

Atlanta

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Own the quarterly income-tax provision end-to-end: pull trial-balance data from Oracle, build book-to-tax adjustments, calculate current and deferred balances, and draft concise footnote disclosures that satisfy both ASC 740 and management-reporting needs.
• Partner with the US Tax Director to prepare federal and multi-state income-tax returns (1120, 1120-F, and 40+ state and local returns). You will gather apportionment data, validate state modifications, and review workpapers prepared by our Big-4 co-source team to ensure 100 % accuracy before filing.
• Model cash-tax forecasts that feed directly into treasury and FP&A planning. Translate complex tax scenarios into clear dashboards that show the P&L and cash-flow impact of new legislation, business initiatives, and audit settlements.
• Drive the timely remittance of quarterly estimated payments and extensions—over $20 M annually—by orchestrating cross-functional inputs from legal, treasury, and accounting. Own the calendar, flag risks early, and never miss a deadline.
• Serve as the primary contact for federal and state tax audits and notices. Draft responses, compile support files, and coordinate with external counsel to reduce proposed adjustments and protect First Advantage’s effective tax rate.
• Build and maintain a centralized tax-data warehouse in OneSource and Excel. Automate recurring calculations (e.g., state NOL schedules, fixed-asset roll-forwards) to cut prep time by 30 % and free capacity for value-added analysis.
• Continuously improve internal controls and SOX documentation around tax processes. Recommend policy updates that strengthen governance while keeping the close cycle lean.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and M&A teams on ad-hoc projects—ranging from stock-based-compensation analyses to diligence on potential acquisitions—delivering tax insights that shape strategic decisions.
• Mentor junior staff and cross-train colleagues in accounting on basic tax concepts, raising the overall tax IQ of the organization.
• Champion First Advantage’s culture of empathy, integrity, and fairness by actively participating in inclusion initiatives and sharing your unique perspective to help us reflect the diverse communities we serve.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA license or CPA-track preferred
• 3–4 years of corporate income-tax experience in a large corporate tax department or Big-4/public accounting firm
• Demonstrated ASC 740 quarterly-provision experience (1–2 years minimum)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas) and comfort with ERP systems; Oracle and OneSource Tax Provision experience a strong plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first flexibility with core collaboration during EST business hours—work where you’re most productive
• Competitive base salary of $80,000–$100,000 plus annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match from day one
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer days to support causes you care about

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Onsite

Degree Required

Remote

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About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation provides global background screening and identity verification services to employers, landlords, and government agencies. The company offers checks covering criminal records, employment history, education, credit, drug testing, and driving records, delivered through a cloud-based platform that integrates with HR systems. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, and staffing firms across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, helping them make informed hiring decisions and maintain regulatory compliance.

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