Overview
This role is for a Tax Senior Accountant, a corporate tax generalist who applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge with limited supervision. The position primarily supports state tax compliance, audits, and notices, and also assists with technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, and quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740.
Work includes researching 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, with guidance 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 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 and 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 as needed to support client needs.
- Perform other duties 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 perform detailed transactional tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) across all 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
- Total compensation may include base salary or wages and may include additional components such as discretionary bonuses or commissions.
- Benefits package 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 for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.
Location
Travel
- Yes (occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida)
- Less than 25%