Sr Tax Accountant

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Tax Accountant will perform tax compliance work and research for S and C Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Foreign Entities, and Individuals. The primary responsibilities will include Federal and State Income and Franchise Tax preparation and review. This role requires the ability to gather and analyze financial information, review tax codes and regulations, prepare supporting work papers, and process tax returns. The position also involves preparing data requests for third-party providers, analyzing tax items for reporting, communicating with accounting personnel to resolve issues, assisting with quarterly taxable income estimates and year-end basis calculations, researching tax questions, assisting with ASC 740 tax provisions, coordinating unique transactions, and handling sales tax reporting, filing, and payments. The role may also involve assisting with special projects and corresponding with tax authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from four-year College or university required
4-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Strong excel skills required
Achievement oriented and self-motivated.
Strong team player willing to step in for others when needed
Capability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and accept a significant amount of responsibility.
Organized
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Professional demeanor.
Ability to work effectively with other departments and company personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong workpaper techniques.
Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in One Source tax software Preferred
Significant experience with the preparation of various tax returns and some experience with detail review Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress towards passing exam preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and review federal and state income and franchise tax returns.
Gather and analyze financial information to calculate tax adjustments.
Review the Tax Code and Regulations for support of tax adjustments.
Prepare and review supporting work papers.
Prepare, review, and process tax returns.
Prepare data requests for third party providers and analyze tax items for reporting.
Communicate and coordinate with accounting personnel to resolve any questions or issues that arise through data analysis.
Assist in preparation of quarterly taxable income estimates (federal and state) and year-end basis calculations.
Research tax questions for the various entities and shareholders.
Assistance with annual and quarterly ASC 740 tax provision, including gathering and analyzing source data.
Assist accountants in the review, categorization, and coordination of unique transactions.
Assist with various special projects.
Correspond to tax authorities concerning notices.
Assist with regular sales tax reporting, filing, and payments.