Principal Income Tax Accountant - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The Principal Income Tax Accountant will play a key role in managing KinderCare's tax functions, including preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions and federal return, analyzing tax data, and supervising state return compliance. This role involves working closely with third-party state tax return preparers and internal teams to ensure accurate tax filings and provision-to-return reconciliations. Growth opportunities are available in M&A and tax planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and annual income tax provisions
• Monitor tax law changes and update reports accordingly
• Lead all aspects of state and local income tax compliance
• Prepare federal return and provision to return true-up reconciliation and analysis
• Assist in tax research and special projects
• Communicate with federal, state, and local tax authorities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of tax accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Strong experience preparing federal corporate income tax returns
• Proficiency in CorpTax software for provisions and compliance is desirable
• Understanding of multi-state corporate income tax filings
• Ability to work independently and meet statutory deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• College degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Confident in conducting tax research

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.