Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This Tax Senior Accountant role is a corporate tax generalist position that applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to support a broad range of corporate tax activities. Work is primarily focused on state tax compliance, audits, and notices, with additional support across federal and international tax compliance; quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740; tax research; and account reconciliations.

The role involves researching the tax implications of business and financial transactions, preparing and reviewing tax workpapers and filings, partnering with internal and external stakeholders, and identifying and resolving tax matters. 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 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 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
• Prepare 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
• 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
• Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Communicate effectively, 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

Knowledge & 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
• OneSource Tax Software
• AI technology (ChatGPT/Copilot)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000.00–$105,000.00
• Benefits 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)
  • Parental leave
• Eligibility for benefits 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 percentage: Less than 25%

Additional Information

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