Corporate Tax Accountant

Our Tax team is looking for a Corporate Tax Accountant to aid in the preparation and filing of federal and state income, excise, and franchise tax returns. If you have tax experience in public accounting and are up for the challenge, read further and apply today!

OVERVIEW

As a Corporate Tax Accountant, you'll utilize research skills, apply tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, participate in tax planning, and recognize and communication potential risks. You'll also gather financial and tax information necessary for tax filings, prepare tax workpapers, and utilize tax software applications to complete tax returns for review.

JOB DUTIES

Prepare federal and state income, excise, and franchise tax returns for the entire Sun family of entities including Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) filings, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Calculate and analyze state apportionment data for the preparation of state and local tax returns.

Assist in maintaining tax calendar to effectively track statutory and internal due dates for all tax filings; contribute to the maintenance of the filing system within the department.

Coordinate with and provide data to outside tax consultants and legal counsel related to tax compliance matters.

Evaluate book to tax differences related to fixed assets; utilize FAS software to compute tax asset depreciation reports.

Conduct quarterly and annual REIT audit testing calculations and projections.

Assist with the annual calculation and public reporting of tax classification of Company dividends.

Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and current tax developments.

Other duties and special projects as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Minimum of 2 years tax experience in public accounting or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year partnership tax experience, preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred

In-depth knowledge of U.S. and state tax concepts in a multi-entity/multi-state structure

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple competing high priority tasks

Working knowledge of fixed asset and tax return software

Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family

Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes

Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Legal Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education

Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation

Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more

Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child

Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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