Project Tax Associate

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Tax Associate in Dover, DE.

Summary:

We are seeking a Project Tax Associate to support corporate tax compliance, planning, and entity wind-down engagements. This role will assist with federal, state, and local tax matters for C-Corporations while gaining exposure to liquidations, dissolutions, restructurings, acquisitions, and other strategic tax projects.

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns, including Form 1120 and related filings
• Support corporate tax compliance and planning initiatives
• Assist with corporate dissolutions, liquidations, wind-downs, and legal entity terminations
• Prepare final tax filings and supporting documentation related to business closures
• Research federal and state tax regulations and communicate findings to the tax team
• Support tax analyses related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and divestitures
• Coordinate multi-state tax compliance requirements
• Assist with tax notices, audits, and inquiries from taxing authorities
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 2-5 years of corporate tax experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax
• Experience preparing corporate tax returns and supporting tax compliance activities
• Knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax regulations
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills

• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus
• Multi-state tax experience preferred
• Exposure to M&A, restructuring, or transaction tax projects
• Experience working within complex or multi-entity organizations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.