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 under limited supervision. The position primarily supports state tax compliance, audits, and notices, and also assists with technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, ASC 740 (income tax provision and reporting), 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 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 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, and 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 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 manage detailed transactional tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to partner with other functional areas to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax.

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.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Software.
• Experience with AI technology (ChatGPT/Copilot).
• Federal and state tax compliance, state audit management, and tax planning.
• Ability to research and interpret Federal and state tax requirements.
• Tax technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement.
• Ability to review and interpret workpapers, tax returns, and financial documents.
• Ability to communicate tax rules and regulations to others.
• Proficiency operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication, and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

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 (vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility and specific offerings may vary by position and employment status.

Work Experience Level

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

Location & Workstyle

• Workstyle: Remote
• Travel Required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Travel Level: Less than 25%