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TensorWave is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its Tax Department during a period of significant growth. This is a key individual contributor role with substantial ownership over state and local tax (SALT) compliance, tax registrations, new-state and new-site onboarding, sales and use tax, property tax, exemptions, business licenses, tax notices, and tax operations.
You will operate with a high degree of independence while partnering closely with the Tax Director and cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include:
**Sales & Use Tax:** Manage assigned sales and use tax compliance including preparation, review, and filing of returns. Review taxable and exempt transactions, maintain exemption documentation, monitor regulatory changes, and identify potential exposures.
**State & Local Tax / New Site Expansion:** Identify and evaluate state and local tax registration requirements for new entities, states, and data center locations. Coordinate registrations, licenses, and tax accounts. Assist with nexus analysis and monitoring. Support tax onboarding for new data center locations including sales/use tax, exemptions, property tax, and local filing requirements. Monitor state tax abatements and compliance.
**Property Tax:** Support property tax compliance and reporting. Track property and fixed assets by jurisdiction. Coordinate filings, assessments, and documentation. Identify opportunities, exemptions, and abatements.
**Tax Operations:** Maintain the company's tax registration and license database. Track renewals and jurisdictional good standing. Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar. Track tax notices and correspondence through resolution. Develop and improve recurring tax reports and processes.
**Research & Planning:** Research state and local tax questions and document conclusions. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting data centers and digital transactions. Identify tax incentives, exemptions, and planning opportunities. Assist with tax planning projects and modeling.
**Cross-Functional Partnership:** Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, HR, Real Estate, and Operations to identify tax implications of business activities. Provide timely tax information to stakeholders. Support analysis of significant transactions and business changes.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant tax or accounting experience
- Strong understanding of state and local tax concepts
- Experience with sales and use tax, state registrations, exemptions, property tax, or related SALT matters
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with rapidly growing, multi-state organizations, data centers, technology companies, or complex fixed-asset environments
