[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Raymond James

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave).
• Parental leave.