Senior Tax Associate

Description Kforce's client, a regional CPA firm, is seeking a Tax Senior Associate with C-Corporation experience. The role is fully remote but must live on the East coast or in the central time zone. This position focuses on the preparation of federal and state corporate income tax returns, including consolidated and multistate filings, while working closely with managers and partners on tax provision, planning, and consulting engagements for our corporate clients.

Essential Functions:

* Prepare Form 1120 for standalone corporate entities and consolidated groups, including consolidating schedules, intercompany eliminations, and supporting work papers
* Prepare multistate corporate income and franchise tax returns, including apportionment calculations, state modifications, and combined/unitary filings
* Assist with state and local tax (SALT) matters, including nexus reviews, PTE elections, and responding to state tax notices
* Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and extensions, ensuring compliance with federal and state estimated tax rules
* Assist with tax provision calculations under ASC-740, including current and deferred tax computations and supporting documentation
* Prepare book-to-tax reconciliations and key calculations such as Section 163(j) interest limitations, depreciation, and accounting method adjustments
* Conduct research on corporate and state tax issues and clearly document findings for manager and partner review
* Support managers and partners on corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including tax due diligence
* Assist in training and reviewing the work of interns and associates
* Communicate effectively, with clients and team members to gather information and resolve open items Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field required; A Master's in Taxation is a plus
* 3-4 years of progressive tax compliance experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on the preparation of Form 1120/Form 1120-S
* Hands-on experience preparing consolidated corporate returns and multistate filings is required
* Working knowledge of state and local tax (SALT), including nexus, apportionment, and state-specific filing requirements
* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Strong accounting knowledge and an inquisitive nature, with the confidence to ask questions and work through problems to find solutions
* Proficiency in GoSystem Tax RS preferred, along with Excel
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members
* CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred
* Familiarity with tax provision calculations under ASC-740 is a plus
* Exposure to M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, or international reporting (e.g., Forms 5471 and 5472) is a plus
* Experience training or supervising staff is a plus

Job Type Direct Hire Compensation
88000 - $115000