State Tax Accountant II (US)

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Job Summary:

The State Tax Accountant II is responsible for sharing duties between the State and Local Income Tax and Non-Income tax teams helping to prepare state tax compliance filings and sales/use and property tax filings as well as contributing to any ad hoc state tax projects.

Depth & Scope:

• Assists with the preparation and finalization of state income and franchise tax compliance items including estimates returns state apportionment and addressing state tax notices
• Assists with the preparation and finalization of non-income tax compliance items including sales/use and property tax filings
• Assists with collection of state/local and non-income tax data for PTR work. Detailed responsibilities include ensuring tax liabilities are accurately reflected in the tax calendar; ensuring return workpapers accurately reflect tax credit utilization and carry forwards; ensuring return workpapers accurately reflect NOL utilization and carry forwards; and aggregate other state return data necessary to track deferred tax assets
• Assists with special tax projects (e.g. documentation for state audits tax planning calculations amended returns etc.)
• Contributes to the strategic direction of the State/Local Income Tax and Non-Income Tax teams by keeping current on emerging issues industry trends and relevant accounting changes
• Able to work autonomously and flexibly pivoting daily duties as needed and efficiently prioritizing work needs of the groups with minimal supervision
• Ensures ongoing communication with each team on the status/progress of projects issues and points of interest

• Helps identify and drive process improvements related to all aspects of the State/Local Tax and Non-income Tax teams obligations and methodologies so to enhance the overall process by reducing complexity and minimizing error and time consumption

• Provides technical expertise and analysis to management and business partners
• Works across and support other finance/tax teams coordinating financial information requests and providing state tax data as needed

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in accounting
• 3 years tax accounting experience with emphasis on State and Local Income Tax
• Experience with Financial Institutions preferred
• CPA/MS/MBA preferred
• Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in oral and written interpersonal communication and can effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management

Customer Accountabilities:

• Diagnoses and resolves problems of varying complexity
• Interacts with internal and external partners to gain the co-operation of others and to provide expertise where required

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for the business area
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Protects the interests of the organization identifies and manages risks and escalates non-standard high risk activities as necessary
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements ( e.g. financial controls segregation of duties transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Monitors service productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists
• Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed meet business needs complies with internal and external requirements and aligns with business priorities

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business quality innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Consults on projects within the department in order to assist in implementing in the existing framework
• Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities including cross training within own team
• Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Leads motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
• Contributes to a fair positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding subtracting multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g. eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off (including Vacation PTO Flex PTO and Holiday PTO) banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at . Include your full name best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.