Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This role is for a Tax Senior Accountant supporting a broad range of corporate tax activities. Under limited supervision, the position applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to assist primarily with state tax compliance, audits, and notices, and also supports technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, and quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740.

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 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) 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 various levels of tax consulting work in response to client needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal and state tax return filing requirements and methodologies; state apportionment and sourcing concepts; and tax accounting and reporting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of FASB 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) regulations.
• Understanding of principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Experience/knowledge with OneSource Tax Software.
• Familiarity with AI technology (ChatGPT/Copilot).
• 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 work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax.
• Experience with tax technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement.

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.
• Eligible for a benefits package that 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)
  • Parental leave
• Benefits 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).
• Additional travel detail: Less than 25%.