Tax Accountant, Internal Tax Team - State Direct Tax

Tax Accountant

Role is based in Atlanta, Nashville/Hermitage, Dallas, Houston, Chicago. Deloitte Services LP includes internal support areas such as Finance and Administration, Talent, Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Facilities Management. This Tax Accountant role is part of our internal US Firms Tax ("USFT") team which is a subset of our Finance and Administration group. The USFT team is responsible for setting the tax policy for the Deloitte US Firms in the US and other countries where it has operations, as well as for all the domestic and foreign compliance for the Deloitte US Firms' entities.

As a Tax Accountant - State Direct Tax, you will be responsible for calculating the state apportionment factors, preparing and computing federal to state differences to calculate state taxable income, and preparing state partnership, composite, and withholding tax returns, as well as producing state Forms K-1. You will also calculate and prepare state and local estimates and extension payments and vouchers. You will also participate in the transformation of our people, processes, and technology. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication skills.

About the Team The State Direct Tax team is responsible for all aspects of our state and local tax compliance process, including analyzing state apportionment, calculating state taxable income, and preparing state partnership, composite, and withholding tax returns. The State Direct Tax team also leads strategic planning projects, such as PET analysis and state nexus studies, and the team handles all controversy from a state and local perspective. Finally, the State Direct Tax team supplies state and local tax information that is integral to the financial reporting of the US Firms. The team works remotely and from business hubs in Atlanta and Nashville/Hermitage.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare schedules and working papers for state and local income tax returns, including certain partner-related information.
• Prepare state and local income tax returns, including composite nonresident income tax returns and withholding tax returns.
• Assist in the production of state-specific reporting for the annual partner Forms K-1 packages.
• Perform tax research as necessary regarding state tax issues affecting the US Firms.
• Calculate required estimated state tax and extension payments.
• Assist with state and local tax audits and correspond with authorities regarding audit issues and/or tax notices.
• Prepare selected general ledger accounts monthly for appropriateness of state tax accruals.
• Assisting with workflow management.
• Assist with the annual partner state tax elections process and the collection of nonresident non-joiner affidavits, review per partner withholding, PET, and composite tax calculations.
• Assist with partner questions regarding state or local tax matters related to their Form K-1 information and withholdings.
• Assist with implementation of any state or local tax-related legislation.
• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to US Firms tax matters.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of state partnership tax compliance concepts.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to travel 0-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Advanced degree.
• Eligible for CPA, Enrolled Agent, or other relevant certification.
• Some experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax.
• Some experience with SAP or other financial systems.
• Basic understanding of state partnership tax research and tax planning.
• Basic understanding of tax forecasting/planning.
• Basic understanding of partner level income allocations.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54,500 to $100,300. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.