Senior Tax Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and supports the quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Analyzes temporary and permanent differences, effective tax rate drivers, and valuation allowances.
• Prepares and reviews tax journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.
• Affords assistance with forecasting and tax provision analytics.
• Evaluates and documents uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740-10).
• Drafts technical memoranda supporting conclusions on tax positions.
• Maintains and updates UTP roll forwards and supporting documentation.
• Prepares and reviews income tax footnote disclosures for Form 10 K and 10 Q filings.
• Performs technical tax research and interpret evolving tax laws and guidance.
• Prepares, clears, audit-ready tax technical memos and position workpapers.
• Assists with preparation of federal income tax return workpapers.
• Assists with preparation of state apportionment workpapers.
• Assists with automating tax workpapers with various accounting and forecasting systems.
• Responds to federal and state tax correspondence as requested.
• Assists with responses to Information Document Requests received from the Internal Revenue Service and State Taxing Authorities as requested.
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with other departments.
• Obtains timely information for various tax projects.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance required.

EXPERIENCE

3 - 5 years Corporate and income tax compliance experience required.

Public Accounting and/or industry experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).