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Senior Specialist, Tax

L3HARRIS Technologies

Melbourne, FL · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Tax

Job Code: 44170

Job Location: (On Site) Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Sr. Tax Associate to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the Corporate Tax Department, assisting in all areas of federal and state income tax, including tax compliance, financial reporting (ASC 740), controversy support, and special projects. The ideal candidate is a team player who effectively collaborates with others, has strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Essential Functions:

Prepare and review U.S. federal and state & local income tax and franchise tax returns, including quarterly estimated payments and extensions

Prepare components of federal taxable income including calculation of book/tax differences

Compile and analyze data for key state tax estimates, including apportionment, blended tax rates, state modifications and attribute utilization schedules

Assist in the preparation of our quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations pursuant to ASC 740

Prepare tax account reconciliations, and tax basis balance sheets to support our federal and state income tax balances

Assist in gathering, documenting and supporting the testing of all relevant SOX controls

Ability to perform tax research and document technical analyses as requested

Assist with responses to audit inquiries from taxing authorities, and internal and external auditors

Support special projects (general tax planning and modeling, M&A support, Research and Development credits, etc.), as necessary

Participate in tax process optimization and implement procedural changes to improve the tax function

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Strong proficiency with MS Excel expected

Detail oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships cross-functionally within the organization

CPA, JD, or MST a plus

Experience with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm and/or large tax department of a multinational company

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