Tax Accountant Senior

FIS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Tax Senior in Jacksonville, FL to prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for multiple entities and maintain tax records. The role involves preparing income tax provisions and staying current on evolving tax laws.

You will review proposals for tax implications, resolve discrepancies, and assist with audits while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. A CPA is preferred and Big 4 or industry experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years Big 4 or 3+ years industry experience.
• CPA accreditation preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local income concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and files federal, state, and local tax reports.
• Maintains tax records and prepares income tax provisions.
• Keeps current on tax laws and informs management of issues.
• Assesses tax implications and recommends actions aligned with business plans.
• Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
• Assists with tax audits.
• Monitors internal reporting software integrity.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Time management

Excel

GAAP

Tax concepts

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Job Description

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company, and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we'd like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role

As a Tax Senior, you will prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple legal entities, maintain tax records, and prepare income tax provisions.

What you will be doing

• Prepares, reviews, and files various reports for federal, state, and local reporting as well as other areas of tax compliance (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Maintains current knowledge of tax laws, updates and revisions, and informs management of issues affecting FIS.
• Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet business plans while managing tax liability.
• Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
• Anticipates potential tax filing conflicts and resolves before returns are filed, i.e., acquisitions, fixed purchase option leases, etc.
• Reconciles any year-end balances and recovers any tax overpayments.
• Requests refunds for dual taxation, incorrect assessment, and exempt property.
• Assists with tax audits.
• Monitors internal reporting software database for integrity and maintenance.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 2 years of Big 4 experience or 3 years of industry experience.
• CPA accreditation preferred.
• Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local income concepts and practices.
• Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

What We Offer You:

At FIS, you can learn, grow, and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and creative work environment.
• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.