Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This role supports a broad range of corporate tax activities as a Tax Senior Accountant. Working under limited supervision, the position applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to assist primarily with state tax compliance, audits, and notices, while also contributing to technology improvement efforts and federal and international tax compliance.

In addition, the role supports quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740, tax research, and account reconciliations. The Tax Senior Accountant may lead defined projects and provide guidance to colleagues as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state audit requests and coordinate with state auditors on 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 the 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), including preparation of quarterly/annual income tax provision, related disclosures to the financial statements, and internal stakeholder reports.
• Maintain regular contact with internal and external clients and/or auditors.
• Perform 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.
• Demonstrated 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 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.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, across all organizational levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Software.
• Familiarity with AI technology tools (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.
• Reviewing and interpreting workpapers, tax returns, and financial documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and use required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication, and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000.00-$105,000.00
• This role’s total compensation includes base salary or wages and may include additional components such as discretionary bonuses, or commissions.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility and specific offerings may vary by position and employment status.

Location / Workstyle

• Workstyle: Remote
• Travel required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Travel level: Less than 25%.

Experience Level

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