Staff Tax Accountant

Dream Finders Homes; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing company in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Senior Tax Associate to support the tax function. In this role, you will assist the Tax Director with compliance, tax planning, and financial reporting while managing multiple tax filings. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in taxation or a related field and 4 years of public accounting experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Enjoy competitive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of public accounting experience including ASC 740 and partnership tax.
• Demonstrates strong accountability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quarterly and year-end tax provision.
• Manage and prepare property and sales tax filings.
• Research federal and state tax issues.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in taxation, finance, accounting or similar field

Job description

Senior Tax Associate – Dream Finders Homes

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The Senior Tax Associate will play a key role in supporting the tax function at Dream Finders Homes. The primary role is to provide assistance to the Tax Director with the Company's tax compliance, tax planning and associated financial reporting. This role will be involved in coordinating tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, maintaining accurate tax records, and collaborating with external service providers. The position will be integral to the company's rapid growth and will have opportunities to assist in more complex tax matters as efficiencies are developed. The role provides direct exposure to both day-to-day tax operations and larger tax strategies, with potential to take on more complex responsibilities under the guidance of the Tax Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision, including computation of book‑to‑tax differences, and state calculations.
• Assist with tax compliance and planning processes, including preparing workpapers and reviewing tax forms prepared by external service providers.
• Assist with managing and preparing property and sales tax filings and maintaining the tax calendar. Regularly coordinate with local divisions and external service providers to ensure efficient and timely filings.
• Research federal and state tax issues and prepare responses to tax notices from various taxing jurisdictions.
• Contribute to tax planning projects, special assignments and tax policies.
• Assist with tax‑related data research and advisory on new legislation or transactions.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, streamlining procedures, and maintaining tax data records to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain effective controls over tax‑related procedures.
• Build relationships with key members of the Corporate Office (Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and local divisions.

Qualifications

• Highly self‑motivated individual with a desire to grow in their career.
• Demonstrates strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in taxation, finance, accounting or a similar field.
• 4 years of public accounting experience (including ASC 740 and partnership tax).
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with various stakeholders.

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of an office/field setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands & Conditions

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dream Finders Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Benefits

Information about benefits is available upon request.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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