Senior Tax Specialist, State and Local Tax

Arcadis

Tax Senior Specialist managing US state and local direct tax affairs for Arcadis North America. Supporting tax matters related to Arcadis US foreign operations and preparing quarterly tax reporting.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeHighlands Ranch • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage US state and local direct tax affairs for Arcadis North America.
Support tax matters related to the Arcadis US foreign operations.
Focus on US state tax compliance and planning, responding to tax inquiries from tax authorities.
Assist with various federal or international tax compliance and provision issues.
Play a key role in the preparation of quarterly tax reporting for Arcadis North America and its subsidiaries.
Report directly to the Tax Reporting Manager.
Maintain and monitor the tax compliance calendar, including due dates, estimates, and extensions.
Review state and local income tax returns and supporting workpapers.
Reconcile state tax payable and receivable accounts monthly; manage state tax payment and refund procedures.
Partner with outside tax consultants on various projects.
Collaborate with accounting, legal, and other corporate departments (US and global).
Track and keep up-to-date records of any state legislative changes.
Research state and local tax matters and provide support to the US and global tax team members.
Assist with tracking and responding to tax controversies, including audits and notices.
Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline compliance processes and reduce manual workflows.
Support the Tax and Compliance Director with the preparation of the US tax compliance quarterly income tax provisions under IAS 12 (IFRS) based tax reporting and accounting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
4-6 years of relevant tax experience, with a focus on U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.
OneSource Income Tax experience, preferred.
Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting under IFRS or U.S. GAAP (IFRS preferred).
Prior experience as a tax advisor or in a corporate tax department.
Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Experience with automation tools and tax technology solutions is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax compliancetax planningtax reportingstate tax compliancefederal tax compliancetax accountingIFRSU.S. GAAPtax provisiontax research

Soft Skills

analytical skillsresearch skillscommunication skillsindependent workcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance