Corporate Tax Accountant

Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. 

We are home to over 14,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

Job Description

This role is based in our Sarasota, FL office.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Corporate Tax Accountant to join our team. The Corporate Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing federal and state corporate tax returns, partnership returns, calculating book-tax differences, state apportionment calculations, assisting with annual tax provision calculations, and handling quarterly estimates and annual extension calculations. Additionally, this role will involve preparing account reconciliations, responding to state tax notices, and providing support on various tax projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate tax regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Job duties include: 

• Preparation of federal corporate income tax and partnership returns
• Preparation of multistate corporate income tax and partnership returns.
• Calculation of book-tax differences.
• State apportionment calculations.
• Calculation of tax depreciation and amortization.
• Assist on annual tax provision calculations.
• Preparation of quarterly estimates and annual extension calculations.
• Preparation of tax account reconciliations.
• Respond to state tax notices and federal and state audit information requests.
• Perform tax research and assist on projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of corporate income tax experience required, including federal and multistate tax return preparation.
• Solid grasp of accounting concepts.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced skills (ex. v-lookups, pivot tables).
• Experience using SAP and/or Oracle a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.
• Team player with positive attitude.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $70k-$85k annually, based on experience.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our Benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
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