The Tax Accountant position will encompass tax duties for a manufacturing company, an investment company and several limited liability companies held by the shareholders. This position is for Swisher's parent company, Island Management LLC. The parent company is an S Corporation, so there is also exposure to individual issues. This is a privately held family company providing a relaxed but professional atmosphere. Individual needs to be a team-player who can also work independently. The position will report to the Tax Manager. Must have State and Local Tax (SALT) filing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of State income & franchise tax returns
• State and Local Tax (SALT) filing
• Preparation of return work-papers, estimated payments, apportionment schedules, local tax returns, miscellaneous returns, and research as needed
• Maintain automated tax calendar
• Assist in preparation of federal return work-papers
• Annual reports and registrations
• Assist in state tax audits
• Assist in tax planning

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting, MS in Taxation, and/or CPA
• 2-4 years' experience in a public or a corporate tax department
• Excellent organizational skills in a hands-on tax department
• Extensive spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Knowledge of tax software programs (CCH Axcess and NetSuite G/L)
• Research capabilities using internet and printed library (currently using CCH and BNA)
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to assist in non-tax areas. This is a small office which affords excellent exposure to companywide issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)