Tax Accountant

Job Description:

The Accountant II, Tax is responsible for assisting with tax compliance, and tax planning for the company and with the timely and accurate filing of Federal and State income tax returns and supports the tax provision process.

• Assists in the preparation of the federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extension calculations for the consolidated group of companies.
• Assimilates and reviews company’s financial information in the preparation of Schedule M calculations, state modifications and state apportionment schedules.
• Preparations of annual 1099 IRS compliance and work closely with accounting to ensure proper W-9 or required tax documents are maintained.
• Assimilates and review company’s financial information in the preparation of Schedule M calculations, state modifications and state apportionment schedules.
• Assists in the preparation of the federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extension calculations for the consolidated group of companies.
• Assists in the preparation of documentation related to the company’s income tax provision (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740), annual Research &Development Tax Credit, and tax journal entries.
• Assists and support management in the process of tax audits with various external auditors, tax advisors, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
• Researches federal, state, and local laws & regulations and proactively monitor legislative changes.
• Assists with documenting key controls for tax department internal control requirements, and maintenance of tax software (BNA fixed asset depreciation system).
• Corresponds with taxing authorities to resolve tax notices.

Education Required:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of federal and multi-state corporate income tax experience in a corporate tax or similar experience with a major accounting firm. 
• Experience with OneSource or other tax compliance software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, OneSource/Thomson Reuters income tax compliance software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and tax accounting, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skill in: Communication (written, oral), organized, detailed, analytical and research skills.
• Ability to: Prioritize workload and multi-task, collaborate and work effectively as a team at all levels of the organization.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.