Title:
Accountant, US Federal/State Tax
KBR is seeking a Tax Accountant to join the U.S. Federal and State Income Tax team based in Chennai, India. This role supports U.S. income tax accounting and compliance activities, including tax provision calculations under ASC 740, tax reporting, return preparation, and tax analysis. Working closely with the U.S.-based tax team, the Tax Accountant will contribute to federal, state, and international tax compliance processes, support quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements, and help drive process improvements within a multinational tax environment.
Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare prospect to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping support global tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities that contribute to critical government and commercial missions around the world.
Key Responsibilities




Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740 requirements.
Analyze and reconcile deferred tax balances and support U.S. income tax accounting activities.
Research tax accounting and compliance matters and assist in resolving technical tax issues.
Support quarterly tax forecasts, tax projections, and estimated tax payment calculations.
Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accurate tax reporting and financial statement presentation.
Prepare U.S. federal corporate and partnership income tax returns and related supporting schedules.
Support U.S. state income and franchise tax compliance activities, including consolidated, combined, nexus, and separate company filings.
Assist with U.S. international tax reporting and transfer pricing support activities.
Partner with U.S.-based tax, finance, and accounting teams to support tax reporting an

📌 Accountant, US Federal/State Tax (Chennai)
🏢 KBR
📍 Chennai