Senior State Tax Accountant

Location : On site in Memphis, TN or Birmingham, AL.

Summary :

The position will focus on and support the annual state tax compliance process to provide well supported and documented analysis for management and for control purposes.

The position will help develop policies and procedures to improve the efficiencies and the accuracy of the process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• State Tax Return Compliance (e.g., prepare state tax return workpapers, prepare state tax return estimated payments, assist with state tax return audits and notice response / resolution).
• Documents positions with thoughtful, well written memorandums.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve the efficiencies and the accuracy of the income tax return compliance process.
• Monitors and analyzes tax regulatory and compliance developments and tax law changes, and documents the impact to the Company.
• Conducts all activities in a professional manner, which reflects First Horizon Bank’s culture and ethics

Job Requirements :

• Tax technical, analytical and compliance skills and experience, including process and internal controls
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner both orally and written
• Detail oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience with tax tools, applications, and relevant financial systems (including One-Source Income Tax and One-Source Tax Provision).
• Ability to maintain positive, professional attitude in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Job Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree preferred in Accounting or Finance; Masters degree preferred
• 2 4 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting firm, corporate tax department of publicly traded corporation or combination thereof
• One-Source Income Tax software experience preferred
• CPA or on path to CPA

About Us

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.

With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately 7,300 associates and 418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States.

Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
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Corporate Diversity Commitment :

We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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