Tax Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, one of Garden City, NY's top companies, is seeking a Tax Accountant for their Garden City, NY office.Summary:In this role, the Tax Accountant will provide support to the Tax Manager to ensure the company meets its tax filing obligations. This is a unique opportunity to move from public accounting into an "in-house" tax role. Improve your work-life balance with this company that offers outstanding compensation, benefits, and work environment/culture.Responsibilities:

• The Tax Accountant will prepare workpapers for federal, state, and local income tax returns for various business entities
• Track filing obligations of the company's entities project federal and state taxable income on a quarterly basis so that estimates taxes are timely paid
• As a Tax Accountant, you will maintain tax files in a highly organized fashion
• Assist in various aspects of tax planning and consulting

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in Taxation preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Tax Department of a public accounting firm or corporate tax department
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs, depreciation, and tax preparation software
• Attention to detail
• Personable, able to deal within the framework of a large organization and work with others as a team player

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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