Tax Associate

Enterprises • Naples, FL

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About The Position

About the Position River Bend Administration is seeking a highly motivated tax professional to join the organization as a Tax Accountant. River Bend offers a unique opportunity to acquire immediate experience working on highly sophisticated matters in a supportive and collegial family office environment. New and recent graduates are welcome to apply. This position reports to the Director of Tax and works collaboratively with other members of the Family Trust Company (“FTC”) team and the family’s advisory team. About River Bend Administration, LLC River Bend Administration is an affiliate of River Bend Holdings, a private family trust company serving the trust administration needs of the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family. This is an exciting time to be part of this world class team. About the Position All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check, and drug screen. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work. River Bend Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Requirements

• A bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or related field
• Familiarity with basic tax and accounting concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• A commitment to continuing your learning and development
• Able to interact diplomatically with all levels of River Bend staff, clients, and outside contacts

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing federal and state income tax returns is a plus
• Have obtained or have active progress towards a CPA certification (or equivalent)
• Work experience or internship at an accounting firm, financial institution, or family office

Responsibilities

• Preparing and/or reviewing federal and state tax returns for simple trusts, complex trusts, charitable trusts, corporations, and partnerships.
• Gathering tax information and preparing the tax workpapers and projections on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Preparing and/or reviewing reporting requirements for cross-border tax compliance, such as foreign corporations and partnerships
• Conducting tax research, drafting tax memoranda, and composing quantitative projections and models
• Identifying and communicating significant tax matters to the Director of Tax and FTC colleagues
• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and colleagues
• Liaising and developing relationships with our outside accountants, legal team, and other advisors
• Recognizing and reacting to risks and opportunities to improve our services and processes
• Performing other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level