Tax Accountant II - Andover, MA

Mercury Systems
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Andover
50 Minuteman Road (Show on map)
Jul 28, 2025
Back Tax Accountant II #25-387 \| Posted 07/28/2025 Andover, Massachusetts, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Job Summary: Be a critical member of the corporate tax team within a fast growing publicly traded technology company with global operations! You will prepare and report critical tax matters including the corporate tax provision and internal tax reports for federal, state, local, and property filings. You will also have the opportunity to work with a 3^rd party provider preparing the corporate tax returns. Job Responsibilities: Preparing quarterly income tax provision -- process includes calculation, internal review, audit review, and documentation Managing annual Federal, State, and international income tax return filings -- includes preparation, coordination with outside tax advisors, review, and documentation Tax due diligence support for M&A opportunities Preparing the calculation of quarterly estimated income tax payments for Federal and various states Prepare data to support the annual research and development tax credit Prepare documentation to support internal transfer pricing arrangements Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual non-income tax returns (sales, property, excise, etc.) Resolving federal and state tax related notices Working with finance to provide monthly tax forecasts Serving as an effective interface between the tax group and the accounting and legal departments Driving significant projects, programs and business initiatives using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity Networking with key contacts internally and externally outside of tax Serving as specialist on complex technical and business matters Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related work experience, specifically with federal and state tax compliance and tax provisions Knowledge of permanent and temporary Schedule M adjustments and utilization of tax research methods Familiarity with financial statement footnotes and disclosures Experience with domestic tax audits Ability to interact with all levels of the organization Ability to work independently and collaboratively Preferred Qualifications: CPA preferred "This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government." Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: * the role and related responsibilities; * prior work experience; * education, training, skills and certifications; * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; * geographic location; and * alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: * bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); * health, life and disability insurance; * company-paid holidays and time off; * 401(k) retirement plan; * discounted employee stock purchase plan; * tuition reimbursement; and * access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance. (978) 256-1300 Click here read about our recent press release.