Job Description

Vaco Financial specializes in the permanent placement of accounting and finance professionals of all levels and industries. We have a team of experienced accounting professionals on staff that makes it their responsibility to educate you on the market, present you with job opportunities to explore, and ensure that the right decision is made regarding your future career. We pride ourselves in providing you with a professional and confidential search. Please visit our website to see a sample of the positions we are currently recruiting for.

We are currently recruiting for a  Tax Analyst for a large, reputable corporation in the Richmond, VA area. 

Tax Analyst
Location: Richmond/ hybrid 

Join a mission-driven financial services company where your work makes a real impact. We're looking for a Tax Analyst to support corporate and tax activities including compliance, reporting, and process ownership. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a foundation in tax accounting and a passion for continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a member of our finance and tax team, you'll contribute to the financial stability of our organization by supporting the preparation and review of tax filings, financial statement provisions, and internal reporting. You'll collaborate with other tax professionals and business partners to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processes while staying up to date on regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing federal, state, and international income tax returns
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions under GAAP and STAT for corporate entities
• Lead key tax processes and provide technical support on complex tax issues
• Support multi-year financial planning activities from a tax perspective
• Ensure accuracy of tax data through reconciliation and internal reporting
• Research tax issues and contribute to process improvements
• Participate in ad hoc tax-related projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, including 1–4 years in corporate tax accounting and compliance
• Solid grasp of GAAP and ASC 740 tax accounting principles
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across teams and management levels
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA
• Public accounting experience, especially with a Big 4 firm
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to improve processes

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Multiple retirement savings plan options, including fully employer-funded plans
• Paid time off including holidays, family leave, and volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment support, and professional development funding
• Mental health and caregiver support resources

Apply now to take the next step in your career.
Resumes can be sent to Rebecca.Pearson at vaco for consideration.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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