Company Summary:
Flagstar Bank, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a full-service bank with more than 100 branches in communities across Michigan. Chartered in 1987 as a federal savings bank, today Flagstar has assets of $9.4 billion. We are the largest banking company headquartered in Michigan, a top-tier mortgage originator in the country, and one of the nation's top 10 largest savings banks.
We like to pride ourselves on being a different employer as well. You'll find a dynamic work environment where employees of all levels interact with one another, exchange ideas, and grow personally and professionally. People power our business.
Job Summary:
Flagstar Bank is seeking a focused, detail oriented individual to join our tax department as a Tax Accountant. This individual will be responsible for preparation of detailed and well organized tax work papers that will be used by our outside tax advisors for completion of the Federal and State tax returns.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of Financial and Tax Accounting records.
- Assisting in the review of the Federal and State Tax returns prepared by outside tax advisors.
- Preparation of quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
- Federal and state audits and income tax related notices.
- Assisting management in tax research and planning.
- Assisting management in areas of Tax Accounting, applications of FASB ASC 740 for completion.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management, as well as, additional hours may be needed based on department and business need.
- Participate in Sales and Use returns in coordination with Accounts Payable.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Complete all required compliance training. Maintain knowledge of and adhere to Flagstar's internal compliance policies and procedures. Take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA or Master’s degree in Taxation preferred).
- +3 years of tax experience (FASB ASC 740 experience preferred).
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to interface and facilitate with all levels of employees within the organization.
- Demonstrated problem solving and team building skills.
- Previous Big 4 experience is strongly preferred
Flagstar Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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