Tax Senior Accountant (State Taxes)

Job Summary:

As part of National Finance, the Senior Tax Accountant is a member of an expanding team focused on providing corporate tax compliance that complies with applicable federal, state and local tax laws for BDO USA. The individual is responsible for the preparation of federal tax items and various state tax returns and support. Communicates internally with other BDO USA internal departments and externally with venders and government agents on issues of tax compliance and processes. This position is a part of the firm's corporate tax department without the pressure to build a book of business.

Job Duties:

• Acts as an SME (subject matter expert) in state income taxes, coordinates and plans, prepares for, and executes the various state income tax projects from beginning to end
• Gathers necessary data and information to prepare corporate federal, state and local tax returns, as assigned
• Prepares quarterly tax projections for federal, state and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions
• Researches complex tax questions and communicate findings effectively and implement results on various state and/or local tax returns
• Gathers required information and drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
• Prepares tax returns using OneSource OIT
• Prepares workpapers computing the state income tax provision and enters in OneSource OPT, as needed
• Acts as the contact for state and local income tax audits
• Assists in the preparation of personal property tax returns and associated processing of personal property tax payments
• Leads the process of determining the amount for federal & state tax depreciation by entering into the tax departments associated fixed asset tool
• Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
• Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns, required

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word, required
• Prior experience utilizing OneSource (OIT & OPT) or other CorpTax income tax software, required
• Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to oversee projects with limited supervision
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA's activities as they relate to associated taxes positions
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $75,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $95,000