Senior Tax Accountant

No C2C or Sponsorship

Senior Tax Accountant

On-site in Jacksonville, FL

The Family Office Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing, and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual work papers, and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns. This will require an individual with the ability to work with several different teams concurrently.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting, MS in Taxation, or CPA

Experience: Optimum candidate will have 4+ years' experience in tax preparation in a public or a corporate tax department.

• Preparation of Federal and State income & state and local franchise tax returns.
• Tax return preparation including multi state preparation.
• Prepare tax projections and related tax estimates.
• Prepare apportionment schedules, local tax returns, miscellaneous returns and research as needed.
• Maintain automated tax calendar.
• Assist in preparation of Federal S Corporation and Partnership returns.
• Prepare Annual reports and registrations.
• Respond to IRS and State Tax Notices
• Assist in federal and state tax audits.
• Be involved in tax planning.

Requirements:

• This position requires a person with excellent organizational skills in a hands-on tax department.
• Extensive spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing skills.
• Knowledge of tax software programs (CCH Axcess and NetSuite G/L).
• Research capabilities using internet, and printed library. Currently using CCH and BNA software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to assist in non-tax areas. This is a small office which affords excellent exposure to companywide issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status