Staff Tax Accountant

Watsco 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 one full busy seasons in a public accounting firm.

Our teams are currently working a hybrid schedule. They are in the office Tuesday through Thursday, and work from home on Monday and Friday.

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**Summary** Prepares federal, state and local corporate and partnership tax returns and tax provision by performing the following duties.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare corporate and partnership federal, state and local tax returns. Must have 1120C and 1065 experience.
• 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.

**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

**Competencies**

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.