Senior Principal Tax Accountant

Northrop Grumman

. Manage state income tax audits .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $106,800 - $160,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing state income tax audits and compliance, with a strong ability to research and defend tax positions. Proficient in preparing and filing amended state tax returns and financial statement preparation related to uncertain tax positions.

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State Income Tax Audits ManagementTax Research and DefenseCPA CertificationIncome Tax AccountingCorpTax Software Familiarity

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Hard Skills

State Income Tax Laws KnowledgeAudit Request ResponseTax Position DocumentationFinancial Statement PreparationTax Provision PreparationAmended State Tax Returns FilingTax Notices ResolutionTax Planning Scenarios ModelingState Income Tax Return Review

Tools & Technologies

CorpTax Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Aerospace/Defense Industry ExperienceFederal Income TaxMulti-State Income Tax

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage state income tax audits
Serve as the primary point of contact with state taxing authority auditors
Respond to audit requests
Research and defend tax positions
Review audit adjustments
Facilitate payments and collections
Track and inform the tax compliance team of audit findings affecting subsequent years
Participate in financial statement preparation, particularly regarding uncertain tax positions
Draft memos documenting tax positions
Oversee preparation and filing of amended state tax returns following federal tax changes from IRS settlements or amended federal returns
Resolve related tax notices
Assist with modeling state tax planning scenarios
Review state income tax returns
Report to the Senior Manager - State Audits and Planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field, plus a CPA, and 8 years of experience in federal/multi-state income tax for large corporations; or a Master’s in Taxation, CPA, and 5 years of experience in federal/multi-state income tax for large corporations
Knowledge of current and pending state income tax laws and regulations
State income tax research ability and experience
Experience in the Aerospace/Defense industry is beneficial
Experience with income tax accounting and preparation of tax provision for public company financial statements is preferred
Familiarity with CorpTax software
U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business
Potential for remote work