Corporate Tax Return Accountant
Corporate Tax Return Accountant
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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 renewable energy solutions and K12 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 youre 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.Prepare federal and state income tax filings and supporting documentation as well as assist with international tax compliance efforts. Provide assistance with tax examinations and correspondence. Conduct occasional research and planning exercises. Contribute to the overall administration of Nelnets tax and financial reporting policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare federal and state income tax filings and supporting documentation.
2. Assist with and prepare state apportionment workpapers.
3. Provide assistance related to state income tax audits.
4. Prepare various gross receipt tax return filings.
5. Analyze various tax correspondence and route to responsible parties.
6. Perform occasional income tax research and assist with tax planning analysis.
7. Assist with the overall administration of Nelnets tax policy.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree required in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Taxation. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Preferred
EXPERIENCE:
1 years of tax compliance and return preparation experience in a public accounting firm or other commercial business strong Excel skills and a general knowledge of GAAP. Multistate tax preparation experience and tax research experience is preferred.
COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Strong Organizational Skills: able to take large amounts of data organize effectively and present in a meaningful and concise manner.
2. Efficiency/Accountability: Allocates time efficiently focusing on evershifting priorities continually seeks ways to improve individual and team productivity. Highly accountable and able to manage multiple complex tasks in a fastpaced dynamic environment. Effective follow through skills.
3. Energy Drive and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically then executes relentlessly.
4. Excellent business judgment and strong analytical skills.
5. Extensive Microsoft Excel experience: utilizing a variety of functions including pivot tables.
6. Able to work independently.
7. Strong/confident communication style: Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing: displays confidence in expressing opinions and in offering a point of view. Strong interpersonal skills.
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**Pay range for this position is $50$70k please note this position is hybrid in Lincoln NE. Emphasis on work life balance. Minimal overtime required
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 performancebased incentive pay short and longterm disability and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.
Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender 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 state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
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 ator.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
