Senior Tax and Financial Accountant

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting and tax issues impacting the College, including the application of FASB ASC, AICPA guidance, and IRS regulations.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda, tax analyses, and position papers to support institutional compliance.
• Develop and implement accounting and tax policies, procedures, and internal controls related to payroll taxation, UBIT, sales and use tax, and charitable contributions.
• Coordinate and prepare complex tax compliance filings, including Forms 990, 990-T, 5500, W-2, 1099 series, and state tax returns.
• Lead or assist in responding to federal and state agency notices, audits, and compliance inquiries from the IRS and Florida Department of Revenue.
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with campus departments to provide guidance on accounting treatment and financial procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting or tax experience.
• Knowledge of IRS and state audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with FASB ASC and AICPA guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within higher education or not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience in public accounting serving higher education clients.

Benefits

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Access to the Tuition Exchange network.
• Medical insurance options (HMO and HDHP) with employer HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance networks.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• Generous employer contribution to retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal leave, and 16+ paid holidays annually.

About the Company

Eckerd College is a private institution located on a beautiful waterfront property along Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience within a supportive and engaging campus community.