Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This role is for a Tax Senior Accountant, a corporate tax generalist who applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to support a broad range of corporate tax activities under limited supervision.

Primary focus includes assisting with state tax compliance, audits, and notices, with additional support for technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting under ASC 740, tax research, and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state audit requests and coordinate with state auditors on moderate to complex tax issues.
• Support technology improvement initiatives 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 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), and help 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 at various levels based on 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.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with all organizational levels.
• Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of federal and state tax return filing requirements and methodologies.
• Knowledge of state apportionment and sourcing concepts.
• Tax accounting and reporting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of FASB 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) regulations.
• Familiarity with principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Software.
• Experience using AI technology tools (ChatGPT/Copilot).
• Skills in federal and state tax compliance, state audit management, and tax planning.
• Experience researching and interpreting federal and state tax requirements.
• Skills in tax technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement.
• Ability to review and interpret workpapers, tax returns, and financial documents.
• Proficiency using standard office equipment and required software applications for correspondence, electronic communication, and maintaining spreadsheets/databases.

Travel and Workstyle

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

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 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.
• Benefits eligibility and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

Additional Information

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