Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

The Tax Senior Accountant is a corporate tax generalist who applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to support a broad range of corporate tax activities under limited supervision. The role primarily supports state tax compliance, audits, and notices, and also assists with technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, quarterly and annual income tax provision and reporting requirements under ASC 740, tax research, and account reconciliations.

This position researches tax implications of business and financial transactions, prepares and reviews tax workpapers and filings, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and helps identify and resolve tax matters. 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 regarding moderate to complex tax issues
• Support technology improvement processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Research and apply applicable IRS and state regulations and interpretations
• Research the 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 various levels of 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 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 work efficiently and flexibly on detailed transactional tasks 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

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)
• 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
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication, and maintain spreadsheets and databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000.00-$105,000.00

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is 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

Eligibility and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

Location

Remote workstyle.

Travel Required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Travel Level: Less than 25%.

Work Experience (Guidelines)

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