Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager (CPA)
zenatechAustin, TX
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.
About the Role:
We’re hiring a CPA with corporate tax expertise to join our Austin office as an in-house tax professional. You will own tax compliance and planning for our U.S. and international operations and serve as the company’s go-to technical resource on tax matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and review federal, state, local, and international tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments
Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision calculations and related financial reporting
Research and interpret tax laws and regulations using advanced research tools to assess impacts and support compliance
Partner with the accounting team to ensure the general ledger supports accurate tax reporting, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balances
Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze tax implications and provide strategic guidance, including cross-border structures and transfer pricing
Assist with tax audits, examinations, and responses to taxing authorities
Support tax aspects of acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance tax reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Qualifications: Required
Active CPA license (or eligibility for licensure in Texas)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Senior Tax Accountant: 4+ years of corporate tax experience
Tax Manager: 7+ years of corporate tax experience, including review responsibility
Strong knowledge of C corporation and U.S. international tax
Working knowledge of bookkeeping and general ledger principles
Proficiency with tax research, preparation, and provision software, and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred
Public accounting experience combined with in-house experience
Transfer pricing, M&A, or restructuring experience
Skills and Attributes
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Clear communication with non-tax audiences
Self-starter comfortable building processes in a growing function
Comfortable coordinating across time zones with international teams
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Level
Lead L6
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Posted
9 days ago