Tax Accountant III

Job Description

The Tax Accountant III - Income Tax Compliance is responsible for assisting with federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance and tax accounting matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return, and responsible for preparing and filing state and local income tax returns, including preparing proper documentation for tax positions
• Review partnership income tax returns prepared by third parties
• Calculate annual book/tax differences (IRS Schedule M-3 information) for applicable divisions and subsidiaries to be used in the quarterly tax forecasts for tax accounting and estimated income tax payment purposes
• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax audits as necessary, including assisting with completing information document requests and providing state tax information to auditors.
• Research, analyze, and apply applicable tax rules to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Support tax accounting team during quarterly close process as needed
• Identify and implement process changes to improve efficiencies across income tax areas

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree; CPA, Master's of Taxation, or JD a plus
• Three to seven years of federal and state tax compliance experience
• Strong understanding of tax accounting rules under GAAP
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively remotely
• Experience with tax research software (CCH Intelliconnect and/or RIA Checkpoint)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Corptax experience preferred