Overview
This role is for a Tax Senior Accountant, a corporate tax generalist position that applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge under limited supervision. The primary focus is assisting with state tax compliance, audits, and notices, with additional support for technology improvement initiatives and federal and international tax compliance.
The position also supports quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740, performs tax research, and helps with account reconciliations. Defined projects may be led, and guidance may be provided to colleagues as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with state audit requests and coordinate with state auditors on moderate to complex tax issues.
- Support technology improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Research and apply applicable IRS and state regulations and interpretations.
- Research tax ramifications of moderately complex transactions.
- Prepare and review tax workpapers, calculations, and forms for federal and state tax compliance.
- Review federal and state income tax returns, including consolidated/combined returns.
- Supervise, review, and analyze state apportionment and allocation workpapers.
- Review annual tax return extensions and quarterly estimated payment calculations.
- Respond to notices from federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Analyze FASB 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) regulations and prepare quarterly/annual income tax provision, related financial statement disclosures, and internal stakeholder reports.
- Maintain regular contact with internal teams and external clients and/or auditors.
- Perform tax consulting work at various levels in response to client needs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience in tax accounting and compliance, preferably with a portion of the experience at a public accounting firm.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply complex IRS and state rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve moderate tax issues.
- Ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrated efficiency and flexibility performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines.
- Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) across organizational levels.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000.00–$105,000.00
- Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance
- Disability benefits
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Eligibility and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.
Location & Workstyle
- Workstyle: Remote
- Travel required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Travel frequency: Less than 25%.
Education & Experience (Additional Details)
- Education (examples listed): Accounting; Business Administration; Finance
- Work experience (as stated): General Experience - 6 to 10 years; Manager Experience - 3 to 6 years