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McGraw Hill

Senior Tax Accountant

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $120K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

McGraw Hill is hiring a Senior Tax Accountant. The role involves preparing and filing federal and state tax returns, reconciling tax-related ledger accounts, assisting with tax forecasting and provision calculations, and supporting tax compliance and audit processes. The accountant will also respond to tax authority inquiries and support department operations.

Highlights
  • Prepare and e-file annual consolidated federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments.
  • Reconcile and import general ledger trial balances into tax software for provision and compliance.
  • Forecast taxable income and assist with valuation allowance analyses.
  • Analyze transactions for tax-sensitive general ledger accounts and reporting systems.
  • Calculate current and deferred income tax provisions and support audit responses.
  • Assist with quarterly roll-forwards and sales tax return preparation.
  • Respond to IRS and state/local tax authority notices and requests.
  • Monitor Tax Department operating expenses and assist with procurement and payments.
  • Utilize corporate tax software such as Tax Technology/Tax Series, CorpTax, or OneSource, and data platforms like Alteryx.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA exam completion, 2-4 years tax experience (preferably public accounting), and advanced Excel skills.
  • Annual pay range: $65,000 - $120,000 plus potential benefits.

Senior Tax Accountant Full Description

Sr Tax Accountant

  • New York, United States
  • Finance
  • Corporate
  • Remote

Overview

Make an Impact!
At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?   
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant.
 
This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What you will be doing: 
  • Prepare book/tax differences and supporting workpapers and attachments to complete and e-file the Company’s annual consolidated Federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and extensions. 
  • Reconcile and import general ledger trial balances into income tax software for provision and compliance.
  • Assist with forecasting taxable income and tax attributes for cash flow and valuation allowance analyses.   
  • Run queries of balances and analyze transactional activity for tax sensitive general ledger accounts and reporting/consolidation systems. 
  • Assist with calculation of current and deferred income tax provision and effective tax rate, and support VP Tax Reporting response to external audit requests.
  • Prepare quarterly income tax payable roll-forwards, summaries of cash taxes paid and reconcile income and sales tax general ledger accounts.
  • Assist international and state tax teams in calculation of quarterly income tax provisions, as needed.
  • Support preparation of journal entries for quarterly and annual tax provisions
  • Respond to notices and information requests from tax authorities, including IRS and state/local.
  • Organize documentation for Sarbanes Oxley Sec 404 testing.
  • Support sales tax return preparation by outsourced compliance provider.
  • Assist other members of the Tax Department as needed and as available.
  • Monitor Tax Department operating expenses and assist with procurement and payments.
 
What you need to be considered:   
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting.  Advanced degree a plus.
  • CPA exam.
  • 2- 4 years of tax experience preferably with a public accounting firm.
  • Advanced Excel user, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Corporate tax software such as Tax Technology /Tax Series (preferred), CorpTax, or OneSource;
    • General ledger and financial reporting/consolidation systems (Oracle, TM1, etc.); and
    • Data and analytics platforms such as Alteryx.
 
Here’s what we offer:   
At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. 
 
The pay range for this position is between $65,000 - $120,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.  
 
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