Sr. Tax Associate

Company Description

Pyrotek is one of the most successful global industrial companies you’ve never heard of (until now). With operations and customers spanning more than 35 countries, Pyrotek is a worldwide leader in high-temperature materials and engineered solutions that support critical industries across the globe.

Our international team has spent decades developing advanced technologies and innovative materials that make transportation safer, manufacturing more efficient, and products more sustainable. The last car, train, or plane you rode in likely relied on Pyrotek solutions. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger, and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek.

With a truly global footprint and cross-border collaboration at our core, Pyrotek offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach far beyond any single market. 

Job Description

Are you a CPA who enjoys solving complex tax challenges, improving processes, and influencing business decisions? We're looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our Spokane-based corporate tax team and play a key role in both tax compliance and strategic tax planning initiatives - domestically AND globally.

Join a Growing Global Organization Where Tax Is More Than Compliance

This position offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional tax compliance work and become a trusted business partner who helps drive operational improvements, supports planning initiatives, and contributes to a scalable, forward-thinking tax function.

You'll collaborate across Finance, Legal, and Operations while working in an environment that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and practical problem-solving.  

What You'll Do:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings and supporting schedules.
  • Support consolidated federal corporate income tax returns (1120/5471/8858), state income/franchise tax returns, sales and use tax filings, annual reports, and Secretary of State filings..
  • Coordinate estimated tax payments, extensions, and compliance-related calculations.
  • Assist with tax provision activities and ASC 740 reporting requirements.
  • Support fixed asset tax reporting, depreciation schedules, property tax filings, and unclaimed property reporting.
  • Research and analyze tax issues to ensure compliance and support business decisions.
  • Maintain and improve tax documentation, procedures, and internal controls.

• Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and reduce manual effort.
  • Enhance tax workpapers, models, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
  • Improve documentation and knowledge-sharing practices to reduce key-person dependency.
  • Drive standardization and automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.

• Tax Planning & Strategic Support
  • Assist with tax planning projects, modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
  • Evaluate tax impacts related to operational, financial, and organizational changes.
  • Research emerging tax laws and regulatory developments.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on special projects and planning initiatives.
  • Support analysis related to cross-border and international tax considerations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external tax advisors.
  • Coordinate information gathering for special projects such as transfer pricing, R&D credits, and cost segregation studies.
  • Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) ** More time in-office for onboarding/training and/or any special projects, may be required.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Active CPA license
  • 3-6 years of tax experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry
  • Experience with corporate tax compliance and tax provision (ASC 740)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to international tax