Senior Tax Accountant

Swisher International - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Jacksonville, FL

501-1,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

This position is for Swisher's parent company, Island Management LLC. The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for utilizing research skills and applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues. The role involves 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 position requires an individual with the ability to work with several different teams concurrently and demands a strong background in State and Local Tax (SALT) filing experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Federal and State income & State and Local franchise tax returns
• Tax return preparation including multi-state
• Prepare tax projections and related tax estimates
• Prepare apportionment schedules, local tax returns, miscellaneous returns, and research
• 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
• Assist in tax planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MS in Taxation, and/or CPA
• 4+ years' experience in tax preparation in a public or a corporate tax department
• 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 preferred)
• Research capabilities using internet and printed library (currently using CCH and BNA software)
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to assist in non-tax areas

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k and benefits