Senior Tax Accountant

RGP (Resources Connection); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their dynamic Financial Services team. In this pivotal role, you will prepare and review corporate tax returns, manage compliance across jurisdictions, and engage in meaningful tax planning and analysis. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking firm offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a supportive atmosphere where your expertise can shine.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Professional development program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate tax accounting within financial services is essential.
• Strong understanding of compliance and tax regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate federal and state income tax returns.
• Manage tax compliance calendar and ensure timely filings.
• Draft responses to tax notices and coordinate audits.

Skills

Corporate tax accounting

Tax compliance

Risk management

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

RGP’s Financial Services team partners with leading clients across asset management, capital markets, financial institutions, and the insurance industry, providing critical expertise in finance, risk management, accounting, and compliance. We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who will be instrumental in delivering tax services and solutions across various tax areas.

What You Will Work On

• Prepare and review corporate federal and state income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation for federal and state income tax returns.
• Identify and resolve diagnostic issues to facilitate electronic filing of tax returns, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual income tax provisions for non-insurance subsidiaries, adhering to ASC 740 standards.
• Draft and coordinate responses to federal and state tax notices, assessments, audits, and inquiries, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintain organized and updated audit schedules, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Manage a comprehensive tax compliance calendar for timely filing of returns, payment of estimated taxes, extensions, annual reports, and other filings.
• Ensure all deadlines are met, reducing risk of penalties and maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Compile and prepare indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, property tax, franchise tax, and other related indirect taxes.
• Analyze and report on deferred tax assets and liabilities, and update tax provisions based on current tax regulations and company data.

What You Will Bring

• Corporate tax accounting experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.

What You Can Expect

• Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
• Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
• Pay Range: $60-$80/hr.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

What We Do

As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients—solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation.

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the "Now of Work," enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.