Senior Accountant

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex tax projects, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide strategic insights into tax planning and reporting. Your expertise will help optimize our tax position while maintaining rigorous adherence to accounting principles and legal requirements. This opportunity is perfect for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Duties

• Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local tax returns with precision and timeliness, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct detailed tax research on issues such as estate planning, securities law, LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), and other relevant areas to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams on financial report writing, interpretation of financial statements, and regulatory reporting to support accurate financial disclosures.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support related to tax positions and financial data.
• Support SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance efforts by implementing internal controls related to tax processes and ensuring adherence to corporate accounting standards.
• Manage complex accounting tasks including double entry bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliation, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms for accurate bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial analysis.
• Participate in mergers & acquisitions due diligence by analyzing financial data and assessing tax implications to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Contribute to financial planning activities by analyzing budgets, forecasts, and investment opportunities within the scope of tax considerations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), securities law, non-profit accounting standards, and other relevant regulations affecting financial reporting.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in public accounting or corporate tax accounting with a proven track record of handling complex tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated expertise in estate planning, wills & trusts law, LIHTC programs, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar platforms; experience with financial software for analysis and reporting is essential.
• Strong understanding of GAAP standards along with technical accounting skills including asset management and private equity considerations.
• Excellent analysis skills with the ability to interpret financial concepts accurately while performing account analysis and reconciliation tasks.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures combined with experience in financial statement preparation and interpretation.
• Familiarity with sales tax compliance, payroll processing, accounts payable management, budgeting processes, and general ledger reconciliation is highly desirable. Join us as a Senior Tax Accountant if you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to drive strategic financial initiatives while ensuring compliance across all tax-related activities!

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• US GAAP: 4 years (Required)
• US Income Tax: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Mill, SC 29708 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Mill, SC 29708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Mill, SC 29708

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000