The GEO Group, Inc.
TAX ACCOUNTANT
The GEO Group, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481
Job Description Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:* Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Health Savings Account* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates* Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401(k)* Pet Insurance* Dental Insurance* Paid Training* Flexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity EmployerOverview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:The Tax Accountant prepares standard federal, state, local income tax returns and performs basic tax research. In addition, this position assists in significant value-added federal and state tax planning, recurring compliance projects, and various aspects of accounting, with special emphasis on income taxes. This position may also assist in other aspects of the company's tax profile including foreign, sales and property tax, when needed.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The Tax Accountant prepares domestic consolidated corporate income tax returns (federal and state), partnership and other related returns as well as all detailed back-up documentation.The Tax Accountant assists with tax research & planning assignments.The Tax Accountant assists with tax due diligence and integration on business acquisitions.Assists with the computation and preparation of quarterly income tax estimates.Assists with personal property and state sales tax compliance aspects.Develops responses for requests related to all federal and state notices.Assists with tax examinations, including gathering necessary information.Maintains and updates tax calendars.Assists with maintaining general ledger balances of selected tax accounts including performing related quarterly reconciliations.Assists with the review and analysis of tax books within the fixed asset system including reconciliations of any GAAP books and tax books differences.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting. Master's degree is accounting, taxation, or business administration is desirable.One to three years' experience in the tax area. General accounting experience may be taken into consideration at management's discretion.Above average written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.Must possess strong organizational skills and work-paper techniques.Must be a confident decision-maker able to produce accurate results with minimal supervision.Must possess strong Excel and other computer skills.Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource software, including OneSource Provision, OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Workflow, and BNA Depreciation software aAbility to read and analyze financial reports and legal documents.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.The GEO Group, Inc.
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:* Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Health Savings Account* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates* Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401(k)* Pet Insurance* Dental Insurance* Paid Training* Flexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity EmployerOverview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:The Tax Accountant prepares standard federal, state, local income tax returns and performs basic tax research. In addition, this position assists in significant value-added federal and state tax planning, recurring compliance projects, and various aspects of accounting, with special emphasis on income taxes. This position may also assist in other aspects of the company's tax profile including foreign, sales and property tax, when needed.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The Tax Accountant prepares domestic consolidated corporate income tax returns (federal and state), partnership and other related returns as well as all detailed back-up documentation.The Tax Accountant assists with tax research & planning assignments.The Tax Accountant assists with tax due diligence and integration on business acquisitions.Assists with the computation and preparation of quarterly income tax estimates.Assists with personal property and state sales tax compliance aspects.Develops responses for requests related to all federal and state notices.Assists with tax examinations, including gathering necessary information.Maintains and updates tax calendars.Assists with maintaining general ledger balances of selected tax accounts including performing related quarterly reconciliations.Assists with the review and analysis of tax books within the fixed asset system including reconciliations of any GAAP books and tax books differences.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting. Master's degree is accounting, taxation, or business administration is desirable.One to three years' experience in the tax area. General accounting experience may be taken into consideration at management's discretion.Above average written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.Must possess strong organizational skills and work-paper techniques.Must be a confident decision-maker able to produce accurate results with minimal supervision.Must possess strong Excel and other computer skills.Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource software, including OneSource Provision, OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Workflow, and BNA Depreciation software aAbility to read and analyze financial reports and legal documents.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.The GEO Group, Inc.