Job Description Summary
The Tax Senior Accountant is a corporate tax generalist who, under limited supervision, applies specialized tax compliance and accounting knowledge to support a broad range of corporate tax activities. The role will primarily assist with state tax compliance, audits and notices, but will also assist 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 the tax implications of business and financial transactions, prepares and reviews tax workpapers and filings, partners 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.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with state audit requests and coordinates with state auditors regarding moderate to complex tax issues.
- Assists with technology improvement processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Researches and implements applicable IRS and state regulations and interpretations.
- Researches tax ramifications of moderately complex transactions.
- Prepares and reviews work papers, calculations and forms with respect to Federal and state tax compliance.
- Reviews Federal and state income tax returns, including consolidated/combined returns.
- Supervises, reviews and analyzes state apportionment and allocation work papers.
- Reviews annual tax return extensions and quarterly estimated payment calculations.
- Responds to notices from Federal, state and local jurisdictions.
- Analyzes FASB 109 (ASC 740) and FIN 48 (ASC 740-10) regulations as well as prepares quarterly/annual income tax provision, related disclosures to the financial statements and internal stakeholder reports
- Has regular contact with internal and external clients and/or auditors.
- Handles various levels of tax consulting work in response to client needs.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- 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)
- undefined
Skills in:
- 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
- Communicating tax rules and regulations to others.
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to:
- Read, comprehend and apply complex IRS and state rules, regulations and requirements.
- Identify and resolve moderate tax issues.
- Identify, recommend and implement process improvements
- Demonstrate 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 accomplish objectives.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Education/Previous Experience:
- 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.
- undefined
Licenses/Certifications
• NA
Travel Required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Education
Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years, Manager Experience - 3 to 6 years
Certifications
Salary Range
$100,000.00-$105,000.00
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Remote
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); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
