Senior Tax Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. SailPoint scores B on the Alion truth index.
SailPoint is seeking a self motivated Senior Tax Analyst with an entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Senior Tax Analyst primary responsibilities are global tax compliance and tax accounting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax accounting workpapers for the US GAAP income tax provision. This includes assisting with valuation allowance analysis, uncertain tax positions, and tax account proofs with a clear audit trial and evidence.
- Coordinate with tax providers and review statutory tax provisions
- Prepare detailed workpapers to support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance
- Prepare estimated tax calculations and payment processing across US & international jurisdictions
- Drive process improvement and automation opportunities in OneSource tax software
- Assist with resolving federal and state tax notices and audits
- Assists in researching and gathering information for various global tax law updates
- Perform other related projects as business needs require at direction of management
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Preferred experience with income taxes and tax accounting
- Preferred experience with OneSource Tax Provision
The Path to Success:
1-Month Milestones
- Understand SailPoint's global tax compliance and tax accounting processes.
- Familiarize yourself with the requirements for US GAAP income tax provision workpapers.
- Meet key internal stakeholders within the finance and tax teams, as well as external tax providers.
- Begin to understand the documentation and data flow for preparing various tax workpapers.
2-Month Milestones
- Solidify relationships with internal and external partners involved in tax processes.
- Independently perform routine activities such as preparing initial drafts of simpler tax accounting workpapers and assisting with estimated tax calculations for US & international jurisdictions.
- Produce initial drafts of detailed workpapers supporting specific components of the US GAAP income tax provision.
3-Month Milestones
- Actively contribute to the preparation of quarterly US GAAP income tax provision workpapers, including assisting with valuation allowance analysis, uncertain tax positions, and tax account proofs.
- Be fully ramped on core processes for preparing detailed workpapers for U.S. federal and analysis, uncertain tax positions, and tax account proofs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing OneSource tax software for tax processes, contributing to initial process improvement discussions.
6-Month Milestones
- Independently prepare and review significant portions of quarterly and annual tax accounting workpapers, ensuring a clear audit trail and evidence.
- Drive process improvement and automation opportunities within OneSource tax software.
- Proactively assist with researching and gathering information for various global tax law updates, and assist in resolving federal and state tax notices and audits.
Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-max, USD):
$80,200 - $135,110.00Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.
Benefits Overview
1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
9. Sick leave
10. Parental support: Paid parental leave
11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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