Senior Accountant – Corporate Tax - Remote

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Tax Senior Accountant to support state tax compliance, audits and notices, ASC 740 provisions, and tax research. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate tax reporting and drive process improvements.

The role requires 6–10 years of tax experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred), and familiarity with OneSource Tax Software. Occasional travel to the Florida HQ is expected, with remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in tax accounting and compliance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s preferred.
• Public accounting experience beneficial; ability to handle multiple tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state audit requests and coordinate with state auditors.
• Prepare and review Federal and state tax compliance work papers and filings.
• Research tax regulations and prepare quarterly/annual ASC 740 provisions and disclosures.

Skills

Tax compliance

State audits

Tax planning

Tax technology

Data analytics

Communication

Financial documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's in Accounting or Tax (preferred)

Tools

OneSource Tax Software

AI tools (ChatGPT/Copilot)

Job description

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.

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).

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.

Licenses / Certifications

NA

Travel Required

Travel Required: Yes. Occasional travel to Corporate Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Education

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

Salary Range

$100,000.00-$105,000.00

Travel

Travel Less than 25%

Workstyle Remote

Remote

Benefits

• 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)
• 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.

Company Culture and Values

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.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.