Tax Accountant: Tax Planning & Compliance

The GEO Group, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare federal and state tax returns and perform tax research and planning. The role supports due diligence on acquisitions and quarterly tax estimates while maintaining tax calendars and related accounting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in tax, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with Thomson Reuters OneSource tools; effective communication and organizational skills are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Master's degree in accounting, taxation, or business administration is desirable.
• One to three years' experience in the tax area. General accounting experience may be considered.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Tax Accountant prepares domestic consolidated corporate income tax returns (federal and state) and related returns; assists with tax research and planning.
• Assists with tax due diligence and integration on business acquisitions.
• Assists with quarterly income tax estimates and sales/property tax compliance aspects.
• Maintains tax calendars and assists with reconciling tax books and GL balances.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Tax research

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Thomson Reuters OneSource

OneSource Provision

OneSource Income Tax

OneSource Workflow

BNA Depreciation software

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare federal and state tax returns and perform tax research and planning. The role supports due diligence on acquisitions and quarterly tax estimates while maintaining tax calendars and related accounting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in tax, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with Thomson Reuters OneSource tools; effective communication and organizational skills are required for this position.