Senior Tax Associate

Red Lobster - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Senior Income Tax Associate will assist management in the annual preparation and review of income tax returns, compliance related processes, estimated tax payments, income tax accounting and federal/state tax credit program support. Additionally, the analyst will assist management with federal, state, and local income tax audits with the ultimate goal of minimizing audit assessments. Also, the analyst will perform tax research and calculations related to employee benefits, compensation, employment tax and fringe benefit risks. The analyst will be responsible for keeping abreast of changing income tax laws and issues relative to our industry and organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews annual income tax returns supporting workpapers and tax calculations for US federal, foreign, and state jurisdiction filings.
• Reviews and prepares timely responses for all federal and state income tax notices.
• Reviews quarterly estimated tax payments for federal and state purposes.
• Supervises and assists Analyst with ongoing fixed asset projects including compliance, cost segregation, state tax adjustments, and quarterly fixed asset projections.
• Prepares quarterly tax provision schedules and interfaces with external auditors and other departments to communicate reserve activity.
• Handles tax audits including scheduling, information responses, and daily auditor contact; negotiates audit issues with taxing authorities under the general supervision of the Tax Director.
• Assists with the implementation and analysis of potential tax savings opportunities; performs special research projects as required, maintains confidentiality, and communicates results effectively to management.
• Performs tax research and prepares communications related to employee benefits, compensation, employment tax, and fringe benefits issues; works with other departments to ensure compliance.
• Prepares tax returns for the company's charitable organization.
• Works with external service providers to ensure monthly/quarterly recording of federal and state income tax credits to the general ledger. Liaison with operating companies for any questions regarding program administration.

Requirements

• 4-7 years tax experience in public accounting or comparable industry experience
• Knowledge of tax preparation and research software
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• CPA Certificate
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Masters of Tax