Senior Tax Accountant - Chandler, AZ Store Support

Senior Tax Accountant — Drive the Business Behind the Passion

Location: Chandler, AZ | Department: Tax / Accounting | Employment Type: Full-Time

About RideNow Group

Founded in 1983, RideNow Powersports is the nation’s premier destination for powersports enthusiasts. Representing iconic brands like Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, and Can-Am across dozens of nationwide dealerships, we live and breathe high-energy adrenaline. From motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-sides to personal watercraft, premium gear, and top-tier service, we deliver the ultimate freedom on wheels and water.

When you join RideNow, you aren't just taking a store support role—you're stepping into the engine room of a fast-paced, high-growth powersports network.

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned tax professional with strong expertise in multi-state tax compliance, sales & use tax, and corporate tax strategy? We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead our tax function at our store support corporate headquarters in Chandler, AZ.

In this key role, you will power the backbone of our nationwide tax and financial operations, ensuring accurate tax filings, regulatory compliance, and robust strategy implementation to support our continuous business growth.

Here is a refined version designed to maximize applicant response. It addresses the broad scope by framing the role as a strategic tax lead backed by external advisory support , making it much more attractive to top-tier candidates:

What You’ll Own & Achieve

A. Tax Provisioning & Financial Reporting

Corporate Tax Provisions: Manage quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations and technical documentation utilizing OneSource Tax Provision (OTP).

Deferred Tax Balance Sheet Management: Maintain precise balance sheet reconciliations to accurately track deferred tax assets (DTAs) and liabilities (DTLs) across all consolidated entities.

General Ledger Integrity: Calculate, post, and reconcile monthly tax journal entries and general ledger tax accounts to maintain seamless financial reporting integrity.

Book/Tax Analysis: Analyze and document temporary and permanent book-to-tax differences, including Section 263A UNICAP adjustments, depreciation schedules, bad debt reserves, and accrued liabilities.

B. Multi-State Tax Compliance & Operations

Income Tax Compliance Strategy: Drive data collection and prepare supporting schedules while collaborating closely with external tax partners to execute federal and multi-state corporate income tax filings.

Multi-State Tax Coordination: Calculate, review, and coordinate estimated income tax payments, extensions, and annual report filings across state and local jurisdictions within a 12-state operating footprint.

Fixed Asset Tax Accounting: Maintain fixed asset tax basis and depreciation schedules using AssetKeeper software.

Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor federal, state, and local legislative changes to ensure proactive compliance and strategic tax alignment for consolidated corporate operations.

C. Indirect Tax, Audits & Strategic Notice Resolution

Tax Authority Representation: Oversee tax authority communications by researching, drafting, and submitting official responses to notices, inquiries, and audits.

Transaction Tax Expertise: Research complex multi-state sales and use tax matters, exemptions, and compliance rules applicable to retail and service operations.

Property Tax Administration: Manage property tax accruals, assessment reviews, and payment coordination across store footprints.

Audit Defense & Advisory Partnership: Partner alongside external tax advisors and state auditors during income, sales, and property tax audits to compile workpapers and defend positions.

Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead ad-hoc corporate tax projects to optimize tax positioning and drive continuous operational improvements.