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Senior Tax Accountant (Tax Planning)

WESCO

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Tax Accountant supports Wesco’s tax planning work, along with compliance, audit, and tax provision activities. The role researches and documents tax positions, prepares calculations and tax forms, collaborates with outside service providers, and monitors tax-law developments. It may include reviewing junior staff work and, for international tax assignments, analyzing U.S. international tax impacts and coordinating foreign-entity information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tax PlanningTax ComplianceTax ResearchTax ModelingTax CalculationsTax Provision SupportOneSourceAlteryxOrbitaxTax Law AnalysisInternal ControlsAccounting PrinciplesTax LawsMultitaskingIndependent WorkSelf-MotivationJudgmentDecision-MakingAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft WordPowerPointMicrosoft ExcelInformation AnalysisCooperative RelationshipsData AssemblyReport Preparation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Related FieldMaster's in Accounting, Finance, or Related FieldCPA3 Years Tax Experience5 Years Tax Experience

Full job description

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for supporting Wesco’s tax planning work. You will also be responsible for certain compliance, audit, and tax provision support. You may also assist in reviewing the work of more junior staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation planning and modeling, etc.

  • Research and document positions taken in the tax planning and returns, including preparation of written memoranda and/or preparation of transactional step plans.

  • Gather data and complete calculations required to support tax planning. As needed, support in the preparation of calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.

  • Collaborate with outside service providers on tax planning initiatives and, as needed, to complete assigned tax forms in a co-sourcing environment utilizing OneSource tax compliance software.

  • Support maintenance of tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.

  • Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions, such as Alteryx, Orbitax and others, to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.

  • Monitor developments in tax law specific to your assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws/requirements.

  • Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for the tax compliance and planning processes ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.

  • Coach, train and mentor junior staff (i.e., interns, Tax Accountants) including review of work product prior to submission in limited circumstances.

  • Other duties as assigned.

If assigned to international tax team the following would apply:

  • Analyze and model impacts of business transactions on all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), foreign tax credits and OECD Pillar Two as required for the income tax provision, tax compliance, and tax planning.

  • Identify and report intercompany transactions for country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.

  • Coordinate with foreign tax, treasury, legal and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information utilized in the U.S. tax planning, compliance and reporting.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

  • Licenses/Certificates/Designations – CPA is preferred.

  • Experience with taxes (3 years required; 5 years preferred)

  • Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application.

  • Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes and regulations

  • Must be able to multi-task, work independently, be self-motivated and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

  • Ability to research and analyze a variety of information.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

  • Assembly of data and preparation of reports.

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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

How this job compares

Set against the 779 open Tax Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$87–157K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$28–42/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Tax Accountant jobs in Pennsylvania and 779 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Tax Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (662 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 516 of the 779 open Tax Accountant jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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