Tax Accountant

Elite Technical; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a National Home Builder, seeks a Tax Accountant responsible for federal, state, and local tax compliance. You will analyze financial data, convert statements to tax-basis reporting, and prepare a variety of tax returns and schedules.

Responsibilities include filing Form 1120/1120S/1065/1040, Form 5500, researching tax laws, and coordinating with external consultants and regulators to optimize taxes while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive tax accounting experience.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Real estate industry experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Convert internal and external financial statements from book basis to tax basis and reconcile differences.
• Prepare certain selected federal tax returns, including all related schedules.
• Support the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to promote tax efficiency and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and rulings to assist in determining appropriate tax treatment and resolving tax-related questions.
• Collaborate with and serve as the liaison to external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Prepare and file intangible tax returns, tangible personal property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, trust returns, and gift tax returns.
• Prepare Forms 1120, 1120S, 1060, 1060H, 1065, and 1040, including all supporting schedules.
• Prepare and file Form 5500 for employee benefit plans.
• Analyze financial data, identify potential tax implications, assist in evaluating tax positions / opportunities and developing appropriate solutions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance and optimize tax positions.

Skills

Strong tax & accounting background

Tax research experience

CPA certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Taxation preferred

Job description

Tax Accountant Our Client, a National Home Builder is seeking a Tax Accountant that is responsible for performing tax and accounting functions in support of the organization-s federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements. This position analyzes financial and tax information, assists with converting financial statement data to tax-basis reporting, prepares a variety of tax returns and supporting schedules, and conducts tax research as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Convert internal and external financial statements from book basis to tax basis and reconcile differences.
• Prepare certain selected federal tax returns, including all related schedules.
• Support the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to promote tax efficiency and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and rulings to assist in determining appropriate tax treatment and resolving tax-related questions. Collaborate with and serve as the liaison to external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Prepare and file intangible tax returns, tangible personal property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, trust returns, and gift tax returns.
• Prepare Forms 1120, 1120S, 1120H, 1065, and 1040, including all supporting schedules.
• Prepare and file Form 5500 for employee benefit plans.
• Analyze financial data, identify potential tax implications, assist in evaluating tax positions /opportunities and developing appropriate solutions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance and optimize tax positions.

Required Skills:

• -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• -Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive tax accounting experience
• -Strong tax and accounting background
• -Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120S, 1060, 1060H, 1065, and 1040
• -Experience with tax research and interpretation of tax laws and regulations
• -CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred
• -Master's degree in Taxation preferred
• -Public accounting firm experience preferred
• -Real estate industry experience helpful