Tax Accountant

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New York, NY
In-Office
90K-100K Annually
Mid level
Insurance • Transportation
The Role
The Tax Accountant will manage tax compliance for corporate and partnership structures, assist with tax returns, perform technical research, and resolve issues with tax authorities. They will also support the K-1 reporting process and manage deadlines.
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Position Summary
The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager and has a focus on a broad range of tax matters related to the corporation and partnership structures, including financial reporting, compliance, M&A activities, and non-income-based taxes.      
Primary Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Tax Manager and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of federal and state corporate and partnership returns
  • Assist with annual K-1 reporting process for a 800+ multi-member partnership
  • Responsible for preparation or assistance with review of all federal, state and foreign income tax return and provision supporting workpapers, including apportionment, tax rates, deferred ending balances, financial statement footnotes, etc.
  • Proactively manage team calendar and tracker to ensure deadlines are met for both tax provision and return filings.
  • Conduct federal, multistate, local and international tax technical research as needed
  • Prepare and process gross receipts, property tax and other non-income-based tax filings and related payments
  • Assist with tax controversy with various taxing authorities, including tracking, proactively contacting, and resolving notices with tax authorities
  • Review and reconcile monthly tax account reports and record journal entries
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and initiative in developing practical solutions to new or complex problems
  • Communicate proactively with the team regarding project status priorities, and deliverables.

Position Specific Skills/Qualifications
Work Experience
  • 3 plus years relevant tax experience in both public accounting and/or industry

Professional Licenses/Certifications
  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant or actively in process of obtaining

Technology Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially in Excel (including sumif, xlookup and index match formulas)
  • Experience with Adobe Pro
  • Experience using Accounting Software such as Netsuite or Workday

Core Competencies
  • Experience with multi-member LLCs, including tax compliance, provision and, M&A considerations
  • Knowledge of ASC740 concepts and experience preparing supporting workpapers
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Tax, Law, or Economics
 

Position Summary

This position can be based in either Iselin, New Jersey or New York City. The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000 to $100,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package and variable pay programs, please visit https://www.worldinsurance.com/careers for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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The Company
Topeka, Kansas
837 Employees

What We Do

World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from all major carriers, combined with personal service from local professionals.

We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial planning, retirement planning, and human capital management solutions.

Our advisors are experts in their field, and we cater to specialized industries such as transportation, last mile delivery, hospitality, medical, healthcare, self-storage facilities, sports clubs, technology, hedge funds, startups, nonprofits, education, public entity, food and beverage, retail, construction, and manufacturing.

Serving more than 200,000 clients, we have offices around the country, so you get attentive service from a local professional who personally knows you and your business and who will work with you to solve your insurance, risk, and HR management challenges.

This means you never have to compromise again when it comes to managing and protecting your most important assets—your people and your business

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