Tax Accountant

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Accumulate, analyze and process financial accounting data to prepare tax returns, tax return workpapers, estimated tax payments and tax provision workpapers
• Work with divisions and other departments to distribute and gather documentation for tax return filings
• Perform detail review of general ledger accounts
• Research and analyze tax laws, planning strategies and other tax issues
• Provide updates on tax legislative changes
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits including the preparation of responses to audit inquiries and notices
• Assist with various special projects and other administrative items
• Organize and maintain records of EFTP’s
• Prepare other non-income tax filings
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities and reading professional publications
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or two plus years of experience and/or related training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Big 4 CPA firm experience
• CPA Certification or actively pursuing
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; work well under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to work independently, multi-task and provide attention to detail
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits