Tax Accountant

D.R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Tax Accountant to support the Tax Department in preparing federal and state tax returns, tax provisions, and related research. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (or 2+ years of related experience); Master’s degree or CPA is preferred. Travel overnight may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or 2+ years of related experience.
• Masters or CPA certification preferred; strong communication under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns and tax provisions.
• Research tax laws, planning strategies and other tax issues.
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits and related inquiries.
• Organize and maintain tax records and documentation.
• Update knowledge through continuing education and professional publications.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a ++Tax Accountant++ for their Tax Department. The right candidate will assist in the preparation of federal and state tax returns, ensuring tax compliance, preparing tax provisions, research, special projects and other tax matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following.

• Accumulate, analyze and process financial accounting data to prepare tax returns, tax return workpapers, estimated tax payments and tax provision workpapers
• Work with divisions and other departments to distribute and gather documentation for tax return filings
• Perform detail review of general ledger accounts
• Research and analyze tax laws, planning strategies and other tax issues
• Provide updates on tax legislative changes
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits including the preparation of responses to audit inquiries and notices
• Assist with various special projects and other administrative items
• Organize and maintain records of EFTP’s
• Prepare other non-income tax filings
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities and reading professional publications
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or two plus years of experience and/or related training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree; Big 4 CPA firm experience; CPA Certification or actively pursuing
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; work well under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to work independently, multi-task and provide attention to detail
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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