Senior Tax Accountant
Company: Nelnet
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to
enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan
servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator
and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education
expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers,
associates, and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When
you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in
the success of each individual. That support comes through in our
work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for
people where they live, learn, and work.
Join a dynamic tax department at a growing and diverse publicly
traded company. Learn from and grow with a team of certified public
accountants with various backgrounds
This candidate will be an integral part of a high performing team
with a particular focus on the federal and state income tax
compliance of Nelnet and its multiple joint ventures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare federal and state income tax filings and supporting
documentation
Manage tax compliance for multiple joint ventures
Provide assistance related to income tax examinations
Assist with income tax accounting and related calculations
Assist with tax incentive calculations
Conduct occasional tax research and planning
Address and resolve tax correspondence from all jurisdictions
Assist with the overall administration of Nelnet's tax and
financial reporting policies
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting or Business Administration
with an emphasis in Taxation. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of tax compliance and return preparation experience in a
public accounting firm, tax research & planning experience, and a
good general knowledge of GAAP. Multi-state tax preparation
experience is preferred.
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Strong Organizational Skills: able to take large amounts of data,
organize effectively, and present in a meaningful and concise
manner.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Effective Communicator: Able and willing to communicate with
associates and individuals outside the organization, both verbally
and in writing.
Independent self-starter.
Possesses excellent judgment and analytical skills, with an ability
to follow tasks through completion.
Exhibits positive energy, drive and pride in your work.
Teamwork: able and willing to support the tax team in a variety of
projects.
Extensive Microsoft Excel experience: utilizing a variety of
functions.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA,
generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life
insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program,
employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement,
performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability,
and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our
benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive
Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national
origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a
guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran
status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or
local ordinance.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable
accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet
may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting
at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
You may know Nelnet as the nation's largest student loan servicer -
but we do more than that. A lot more. We're also a professional
services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment
processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher
education expert (and that's just a shortlist). For over 40 years,
we've been serving our customers, associates, and communities to
make dreams possible.
EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf)
- EEO Letter
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) -
EPPA Info
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf)
- FMLA Info
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)
Keywords: Nelnet, Augusta , Senior Tax Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Augusta, Georgia
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