Job ID: 689023BR Date posted: Mar. 31, 2025
Description:The Senior Tax Accountant position is a key part of the Domestic Tax and Administration team within the Enterprise Operations Corporate Tax Organization. As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting various financial tasks and projects, with opportunities for growth, development, and making a tangible impact on the company's financial success.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in R&D tax law, tax forecasting, tax compliance and support the IRS audit. You will work closely with other teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of tax-related activities and contribute to the company's financial success.

Some key responsibilities for the role include:

• Identify and document innovative activities eligible for the R&D tax credit, unlocking significant financial benefits for the company.
• Drive financial insights by preparing various R&D calculations for quarterly close, tax returns, and long-range plans.
• Prepare responses to IRS audit requests, collaborating with cross-functional teams to substantiate tax positions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret new and existing tax laws, court cases, regulations, and rulings to provide strategic insights regarding R&D tax credit positions .
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, ensuring the tax function remains a strategic partner to the business.
• Participate in digital transformation initiatives that leverage technology to streamline tax processes, improve data management, and enhance the overall tax function.
• Contribute to various special projects and initiatives as needed, applying your tax expertise and analytical skills to drive business outcomes and support the company's strategic objectives.

These responsibilities require effective analytical, collaboration and communication skills.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years of tax practice experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex tax research, correctly interpret tax law and stay current with changes in legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly with Excel and Word (features include: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Multiple Worksheets, Tables, Templates, etc.)
Desired Skills:
• CPA and/or Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in public accounting firm or large company tax department.
• Familiarity with ASC740, corporate income tax compliance and SARBOX
• Proficiency with Thomson Reuters OTP, Oracle and/or CorpTax.
• Familiarity with Alteryx, AI, dashboards and/or digital transformations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First