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Form of workWatsco is a Fortune 500 company and the leading distributor of HVAC/R equipment and supplies. We're obsessed with growth, so we need to grow our team. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Staff Tax Accountant. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of a full busy season in a public accounting firm.
Summary Prepares federal, state, and local corporate tax returns and/or partnership returns by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare partnership and/or corporate federal, state, local tax and/or partnership returns.
- Prepare extensions, estimated payments, withholding payments for corporations.
- Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the year-end and quarterly tax provisions for corporations.
- Examines accounts and records and computes taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
- Assist with responses to notices from taxing authorities and field audits.
- Completes forms for tax refunds.
- Advises management regarding effects of business activities on taxes, and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.
- Ensures that organization complies with information reporting and other taxing authority requirements.
- Organizes and maintains tax records and conducts tax studies and special projects.
- Provides tax advice to organization.
- Perform tax research as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
- Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required
- CPA and/or Masters in Tax is a plus
- One tax season in public accounting preferred
- Preparation of Federal 1120, 1065 and state tax returns is required
- Knowledgeable in Excel
- Knowledgeable in OneSource or GoSystems tax preparation software and tax research software
- Knowledgeable in Sage Fixed Assets is a plus
