Tax Accountant I

Job Description

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?

What you will be doing?

• Prepares, reviews and files various reports for 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.
• Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
• Reconciles any year-end balances and recover any tax overpayments.
• Requests refunds for dual taxation, incorrect assessment and exempt property.
• Assists with tax audits.
• Works directly with a variety of leadership

This role has in office requirement. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at our Jacksonville HQ

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Remain knowledgeable on current tax regulations.
  Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of federal, state and local income, use and sales tax concepts, practices and procedures for multiple entities in multiple jurisdictions
• 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
• Analytical and statistical examination skills
• Ability to understand and apply learned concepts
• 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 with employees, clients and public

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:

• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
• Professional and personal development resources 
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities 
• Competitive salary and benefits

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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