What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Vaco by Highspring?
We are seeking a detail-oriented SrTax Accountant to provide professional support to our client's Tax Department and help ensure the goals and objectives of Financial Operations are met. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and experience in tax compliance, accounting, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of tax compliance, including preparation of workpapers and timely filing of returns, such as:
- Sales and use taxes for Florida and Puerto Rico
- Income tax withholding for Puerto Rico service providers
- Other state and local filings as required
- Perform monthly reconciliation and accounting of tax liability accounts
- Prepare additional returns and supporting workpapers as assigned (e.g., Form 990, 990T, 1041, 5500)
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of ProSystem tax filing software
- Stay up-to-date with tax law changes in Florida and Puerto Rico, providing updates to leadership and relevant departments
- Recommend, create, and update policies and procedures as needed
- Provide training and guidance tostaff on tax compliance, reporting, and processes
- Support month-end and fiscal year-end processes, including workpaper preparation, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Participate in special projects, meetings, and occasional travel to other offices or off-campus locations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Master's and/or CPA preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting or tax-related roles
- Familiarity with fund or not-for-profit accounting principles
- Strong knowledge of tax accounting rules and regulations for non-profits
- Proficient in Excel and Access, with ability to work in Word
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong workpaper skills and ability to apply annual changes in tax reporting
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Banner Financial Systems
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.