Tax Accountant

Job Description

Federal Tax Accountant | Kforce Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kforce Inc., located in the St. Louis, MO area, offering a hybrid work schedule. Kforce is a growing organization, and this role is critical for supporting U.S. corporate tax compliance, reporting, and tax provision activities. The Federal Tax Accountant will gain strong exposure to corporate taxation, contribute to key financial processes, and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders. This position is essential for ensuring the accuracy of tax balances and supporting the overall tax function of the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, St Louis, MO

• Mission: Support U.S. corporate tax compliance, reporting, and tax provision activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, tax software, financial reporting systems, tax provision systems, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ensure compliance: Support the preparation of consolidated federal corporate income tax filings, including required schedules and supporting workpapers.
• Manage provisions: Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain accuracy: Prepare and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts, ensuring the accuracy of tax balances and supporting documentation.
• Analyze data: Analyze financial data to identify and document book-to-tax adjustments and prepare related reconciliations.
• Facilitate audits: Provide documentation and analysis in support of external audits and tax provision reviews.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel; excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bonus: CPA certification (or progress toward certification); experience with tax software; exposure to financial reporting, tax provision, or ERP systems.