Hiring.fm
Maddox industrial transformer

Senior Tax Accountant

Houston, TX Full Time

About Maddox:

We are the nation's leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market. We have primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. Maddox has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the largest, fastest-growing companies in America.

Maddox was founded on Christian values and we are passionate about investing in the people, processes, and culture that have made this a great place to work.

Discover more at: https://www.youtube.com/@MaddoxTransformer or https://www.maddox.com/

About Maddox + You:  

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role reports  directly to the Tax & Regulatory Manager and is critical in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local tax  requirements. The successful candidate will prepare and file corporate tax returns, research tax issues, support  planning initiatives, and assist with audits. This position requires excellent analytical skills, strong technical tax  knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy.  

More About You:  

Your key responsibilities will include:  

  • Assist preparing federal income tax returns 
  • Providing guidance regarding state and local tax 
  • Researching and interpreting tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance 
  • Maintaining thorough and organized tax records and documentation 
  • Assisting with development and implementation of tax planning strategies 
  • Preparing reconciliations and analyzing tax-related general ledger accounts 
  • Responding to inquiries and resolving notices from tax authorities 
  • Supporting federal, state, and local tax audits with documentation 
  • Calculating Book-Tax differences (including 263A) and preparing Schedule M-1 
  • Assisting with the calculation and recording of the company’s tax provision under ASC 740 
  • Staying up to date on changes in tax laws and communicating impacts to management 
  • Supporting internal controls over tax processes and assisting with special projects as needed 

Experience & Education:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required) 
  • 5+ years of tax accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
  • Experience preparing C-Corp tax returns 
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills 
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills 
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • CPA certification (or progress towards certification) 
  • 7+ years of tax experience in manufacturing/industrial settings 
  • Advanced experience with corporate tax provisions and compliance 

Pay: Starting range: $85k–$100k, commensurate with experience. Plus up to $1k/month wellness stipend and other benefits.

Pro Tip: We get a LOT of applicants, so if you want to stand out, write a few sentences telling us what stood out to you, and why you think you’d thrive in this particular opportunity