Tax Accountant Senior

FIS•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 2 years of Big 4 experience or 3 years of industry experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

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.