Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

Overview

This role supports a broad range of corporate tax activities as a Tax Senior Accountant. Working under limited supervision, the position applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to state tax compliance, audits and notices, and also assists with technology improvement initiatives, federal and international tax compliance, 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 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)
  • Prepare quarterly/annual income tax provision and 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 business 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
• Demonstrated efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines
• Partner with other functional areas to achieve objectives
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Federal and state tax return filing requirements and methodologies
• 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)
• Knowledge of principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations
• Experience with OneSource Tax Software
• Experience with AI technology (ChatGPT/Copilot)
• 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
• Ability to communicate tax rules and regulations to others

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000.00–$105,000.00
• Total compensation includes base salary or wages and may include additional compensation (cash or equity), 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)
  • Parental leave

Location & Workstyle

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