Tax Accountant

Company: Kforce Finance and Accounting ( Learn More )

General Information

Location:	US-ME-South Portland
Base Pay:	$63,000.00 - $90,000.00 /Year
Req'd Education:	Not Specified
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Req'd Experience:	Not Specified
Req'd Travel:	Not Specified
Manages Others:	False
Relocation Covered:	False

Job Description Responsibilities: Our client is seeking a Tax Accountant in South Portland, Maine (ME).Description:This position will be responsible for the supervision of the accounting and reporting of our new markets tax credit investments and investments in low income housing entities.Responsibilities:

Oversee and/or contribute to all processes for the accounting and reporting for these entities

Understand new tax credit allocations and strategies

Work effectively with outside tax consultants for these strategies

Ensure effective on-going communications between internal and/external parties

Act as the technical resource for new market tax credit allocations

Work with internal loan representatives and tax representatives

Work closely with Specialty Accounting for the VIE determination of new investments

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards

Prepare audit work-papers for the audited financial statements

Coordinate audits with external auditors for the new market entities

Maintain and/or enhance internal controls at a level commensurate with risk

Review monthly financial statements for the related entities

Provide advice, opinions and recommendations with respect to finance matters involving these investments

Job RequirementsRequirements:

CPA or other financial professional designations preferred. Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting required
5-7 years banking industry experience required
Experience in new market tax credits is highly preferred
Must be willing to work in a demanding, fast-paced business environment, and have the ability to successfully execute on multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
Excellent financial analysis skills, including the ability to successfully execute on projects with minimal guidance to draw appropriate conclusions from large amounts of financial data
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to present to executive management
In-depth understanding of banking industry financial analysis, technical accounting, reporting, planning and forecasting
In-depth understanding of the recent regulatory changes impacting the banking industry
Understanding of related technology requirements and needs, including financial systems, planning models and report writers

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