Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This Tax Senior Accountant role is a corporate tax generalist position supporting a broad range of corporate tax activities under limited supervision. The role primarily supports state tax compliance, audits, and notices, and also assists with technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, and income tax provision and reporting under ASC 740.

The position includes researching the tax implications of business and financial transactions, preparing and reviewing tax workpapers and filings, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and helping identify and resolve tax matters. Defined projects may be led, with guidance provided to colleagues as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state audit requests and coordinate with state auditors regarding moderate to complex tax issues.
• Support technology improvement processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Research and implement applicable IRS and state regulations and interpretations.
• Research tax ramifications of moderately complex transactions.
• Prepare and review work papers, 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 and external clients and/or auditors.
• Handle various levels of tax consulting work 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.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Federal and state tax return filing requirements and methodologies.
• State apportionment and sourcing concepts.
• Tax accounting and reporting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• FASB 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) regulations.
• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• OneSource Tax Software.
• AI technology (ChatGPT/Copilot).
• Federal and state tax compliance, state audit management, and tax planning.
• Researching and interpreting federal and state tax requirements.
• Tax technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000.00-$105,000.00
• Eligibility for a benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and 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: Less than 25%

Travel / Work Experience Notes

• General Experience: 6 to 10 years
• Manager Experience: 3 to 6 years