Senior Tax Accountant at Bankers Financial Corp – St Petersburg, Florida

Bankers Financial Corporation is a holding company that started in St. Petersburg, FL, in 1976. While we have grown and added new businesses to our portfolio, we have not lost track of what matters. The heart of our corporation lies with our people and our communities. At Bankers, we focus on building an environment where all voices are heard and respected. Our goal is for all our people to feel they are in an environment where they can share new ideas, communicate openly, and obtain career advancement. By having a workforce that encompasses people from all backgrounds and cultures, we are able to better understand and serve our customers.

Our Core values include:

Collaboration: working together is critical to achieving organizational goals.

Innovation: growth happens when we can absorb and implement new ideas that provide unique solutions and superior customer service.

Performance: we believe in providing our employees with the tools and support they need to grow, succeed, and make an impact.

Social Responsibility: we place charity and volunteer work at the core of our organization.

Trust: we build and maintain trust with our employees and clients by embodying integrity, transparency, and ‘doing the right thing.’

Company Value Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Acting with the highest level of honesty, trust, character and transparency.
• Making a unified effort to achieve the goals of the organization; embracing accountability for exceptional performance every day.
• Commitment to excellence in reaching our full potential as individuals and as an organization, surpassing the ordinary and the expectations of our stakeholders.
• Approaching every challenge with creative energy, discovering unique solutions to maximize success; focus on creating and delivering compelling customer value.
• Belief in the power of a diverse workforce and in creating a positive impact on both the environment and our community.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of federal and multi-state corporate income tax filings and associated work papers, including consolidations and unitary return filings
• Manage fixed asset software, including review of capitalized assets, calculation of federal and state depreciation, and preparation of tangible property tax returns
• Preparation and submission of tax filing extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Responding to tax notices and communications with federal and state tax authorities
• Assist with the completion and review of corporate income tax provisions (ASC 740/FAS 109)
• Research federal and state tax laws and assist with tax department administration.

Education, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, CPA a Plus!
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department
• Experience with federal and multi-state corporate income tax return preparation is necessary
• Ability to manage fixed assets, understanding of tax depreciation concepts preferred
• Insurance tax experience (Property and casualty) is a plus
• Knowledgeable with tax return preparation and research software platforms, experience with Thomson Reuters “OneSource” and “Checkpoint” and plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and able to multi-task well
• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Team oriented, and excellent communication skills

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and the usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as a comprehensive, complete, or exclusive list of the duties of the position. Additional and different duties may be assigned from time to time. We are an E-Verify company.