Compensation Range $90,000 - $105,000 / Year Position Overview: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office. You may know us for our extensive menu of delicious food…what you may not know is that we've been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” since 2014. The Cheesecake Factory, a renowned leader in the restaurant industry with a market capitalization of $3.4 billion, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our finance team. As the Senior Tax Accountant, you will experience all aspects of a corporate tax department while being mentored by seasoned team members. You will be involved in a wide range of sales & use tax, unclaimed property, property tax, and corporate income tax projects. In our complex, multi-state, multi-unit environment, you’ll interact with multiple departments across the organization, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, Internal Audit, and Restaurant Operations. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager, you will work on a team of seven tax professionals located in Calabasas Hills, CA, while supporting the tax efforts. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re: Deadline Driven: You understand that deliverables are due by a specific date and time, and your time management and work ethic help you meet those deadlines with ease. A Master Multi-tasker: You’re skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Adaptable: You’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust quickly when priorities, deadlines, or personalities shift. Highly Organized: In a dynamic work environment with many moving parts, you excel at prioritizing responsibilities and meeting deadlines. Here’s more of what you’ll get to do: Be a key team member of the sales and use tax compliance function, which encompasses 38 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with over $15 million in monthly remittances. Complete timely reconciliations and analyses of sales and use tax accounts and various schedules. Communicate regularly with vendors and taxing agencies on sales and use tax matters, exemption certificates and resolution of notices. Review and analyze fixed asset purchases for use tax accruals and appropriate treatment for income tax and property tax. Assist senior management in defending the company during audits and appeals. Support the income tax function by preparing gross receipts tax returns and schedules for estimated payments and SEC reporting. Collaborate on unclaimed property due diligence and compliance. Conduct online research and analysis of various tax laws and regulations. Coordinate with outside service providers on personal property tax compliance and remittance matters. Maintain and update Microsoft Excel workbooks with complex formulas. What we require: 3+ years of tax experience within the finance department of a large multi-state company, public accounting firm, or equivalent government experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field. Strong command of Microsoft Excel. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize duties, manage time efficiently, and multi-task effectively. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What we prefer: Corporate tax experience. Experience with domestic indirect taxes, a plus. Familiarity with ERP systems and web-based research tools. Sales Tax CMI, a plus. Experience with automation tools like Power BI, Power Automate, or Alteryx. What we offer: Vacation and sick time Medical, Dental & Vision 401K with company match Tuition Reimbursement 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants About the Company: Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.4 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.