[Hiring] Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting @Porch Group

Role Description

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we'd love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting. The Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting, supports the company’s tax and SEC reporting teams, with a primary focus on U.S., state, and local corporate income tax compliance and income tax accounting under ASC 740. The role involves:

• Preparing federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Calculating quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Conducting tax research.
• Addressing or responding to tax notices as needed.
• Working closely with finance, accounting, and external advisors.
• Contributing to external reporting, process improvements, and special projects.

What You Will Do as a Senior Accountant, Tax & Financial Reporting

• Corporate Income Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
  • Assist with gathering, analyzing, and reconciling data required for tax compliance filings.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors as needed to support compliance and audit processes.
• Income Tax Accounting (ASC 740)
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740.
  • Support tax-related and other financial statement disclosures in the company’s SEC filings.
  • Assist with return-to-provision reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls.
• State and Local Taxes (SALT)
  • Support compliance and planning for state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts taxes.
  • Assist with state apportionment calculations and nexus analysis.
  • Provide assistance as needed with sales and use tax matters.
  • Respond to state and local tax notices and assist with audits as needed.
• Tax Research & Planning
  • Conduct tax research on federal, state, and local tax issues and document conclusions as needed.
  • Monitor changes in tax law and assess potential impacts to the company.
  • Support tax planning initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Financial Reporting
  • Support financial reporting automation initiatives.
  • Assist with SEC reporting disclosure support and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus.
• CPA license required.
• 3+ years of relevant corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.
• Experience with corporate tax software such as CorpTax preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
• Familiarity with tax research platforms such as Bloomberg Tax (BNA), CCH, and/or Thomson Reuters Checkpoint.
• Exposure to multi-state and sales/use tax compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and controls within the tax function.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $88,500 - $118,000 Annually.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and financial wellbeing.
• Three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan.
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans.
• Pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts.
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a discretionary employer match.
• Headspace for guided meditation and mindfulness exercises.
• Brio Health for quarterly wellness challenges and prizes.
• LifeBalance for year-round discounts on various services.
• Flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Identity theft program and travel assistance.