Senior Tax Associate

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Job description

Senior Tax Associate

Corporate Jacksonville, FL, US

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Tax Associate will play a key role in supporting the tax function at Dream Finders Homes. The primary role is to provide assistance to the Tax Director with the Company's tax compliance, tax planning and associated financial reporting. This role will be involved in assisting in coordinating tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, maintaining accurate tax records, and collaborating with external service providers. The position will be integral to the company's rapid growth and will have opportunities to assist in more complex tax matters as efficiencies are developed. The role provides direct exposure to both day-to-day tax operations and larger tax strategies, with potential to take on more complex responsibilities under the guidance of the Tax Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision, including computation of book-to-tax differences, and state calculations.

Assist with tax compliance and planning processes, including preparing workpapers and reviewing tax forms prepared by external service providers.

Assist with managing and preparing property and sales tax filings and maintaining the tax calendar. Regularly coordinate with local divisions and external service providers to ensure efficient and timely filings.

Research federal and state tax issues and prepare responses to tax notices from various taxing jurisdictions.

Contribute to tax planning projects, special assignments and tax policies.

Assist with tax-related data research and advisory on new legislation or transactions.

Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, streamlining procedures, and maintaining tax data records to enhance efficiency.

Assist in maintaining effective controls over tax-related procedures

Build relationships with key members of the Corporate Office (Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and local divisions.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Highly self-motivated individual with a desire to grow in their career

Demonstrates strong sense of accountability and attention to detail

Bachelor's degree in taxation, finance, accounting or a similar field.

4 years of public accounting experience (including ASC 740 and partnership tax)

Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal

Strong organizational skills and time management skills

Ability to collaborate and partner with various stakeholders

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is representative of an office/field setting

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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